Paris attacks: David Cameron 'shocked' by violence in French capital

© The Independent Emergency services on the streets of Paris. 

President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency in France, after at least 35 people were killed in a series of apparently co-ordinated violent attacks in Paris. 

Explosions were heard at a bar near the Stade de France where the French national football team was playing against Germany in a friendly match.

Elsewhere at a restaurant a gunman opened fire. 

Officials believe that around 100 people have been taken hostage at the Bataclan concert hall in the capital, where the band The Eagles of Death Metal were performing.

Mr Hollande reacted by declaring a state of emergency and closing the country's borders. In a live address, he said that military personnel are being deployed around Paris after the attacks which claimed scores of lives.  

World leaders have joined in him condemning the attacks in the French capital. 

Prime Minister David Cameron said he was “shocked” by the Paris attacks and violence. 

Mr Cameron said on Twitter “Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.” 

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