Paris attacks: Pictures from a night of terror on the streets of French capital

Paris attacks: Pictures from a night of terror on the streets of French capital

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Former Liverpool FC defender Martin Kelly has not been harmed in the Paris attacks , Crystal Palace sources confirm.

The Whiston-born premier league footballer was at a restaurant in Paris only minutes away from the site of one attack, his social media posts suggest.

The 25-year-old posted a picture on Instagram on Friday evening of a cafe in the French capital.

He posted: “Found a decent little spot for tonight #paris #cafelaperle.”

The restaurant pictured is only a short walk from the terrorist attacks which has claimed the lives of over 100 people.

Two restaurants were targeted by drive-by shooters and two explosions were heard near the Stade de France stadium, where the national side was playing Germany in a friendly football match.

Up to 118 people are also understood to have been killed by two shooters who took hostages at the Bataclan theatre where a death metal concert was taking place.

But Martin Kelly has reportedly not been harmed in any of the four attacks.

Crystal Palace posted on their official Twitter page: “We have been in contact with @MartinKelly1990 tonight and can confirm he is safe and well.”

Concerned fans wrote messages of relief on social media after the news.

One user wrote: “One good piece of news in a truly awful night.”

Another commented: “Great news but prayers for all the families who have lost loved ones.”

Liverpool FC player Emre Can, who was on the pitch at the Stade de France stadium playing for the German side earlier today, is understood to be trapped in the stadium.

After two bombs went off simultaneously near two different stadium exits fans and players flooded onto the pitch.

BBC sports editor Dan Roan said the German team were still stuck in the stadium as of 2.30am local, which is one hour ahead of the UK.

He tweeted: “Almost 0230 in Paris and the German national team still remain inside the Stade de France.”

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The Foreign Office also said people with concerns about British friends or relatives in Paris can call the main switchboard number 0207 0081500 for assistance.