itc_updates: France - False alarm triggers major security alert in Paris: euronews (in English)

Sunday, 18 September 2016

Published on Sep 18, 2016

A major security alert, triggered by a false alarm, has caused panic in central Paris.

There were claims of hostages being taken in Saint-Leu church in Chatelet, according to reports.

A major police operation was launched, involving more than 100 officers.

Cordons were thrown in place and people advised to avoid the area.

"There was a moment of panic," said waitress Saba Nouira, who works nearby.

"We had customers in the restaurant and they told us to hide, to put people in the cellar. We…

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