15/07/2016

Book Of Condolence Opens At City Hall For Nice Victims

A Book of Condolence has opened for victims of the attack in Nice, France, at Belfast City Hall.

At least 84 people have been killed, including children, after a lorry drove into a crowd who were celebrating Bastille Day.

An armed ISIS terrorist opened fire at the large number of people gathered to watch the fireworks display.

The French Tunisian terrorist was killed by the police.

French President François Hollande extended the state of emergency for a further three months.

Tonight, the City Hall will be lit up in the colours of the French flag, as a mark of solidarity.

(CD/LM)


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