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Paris 2024 bid: 'Thoughts with those wounded in horrific, unforgivable attacks'

The Paris 2024 Olympic bid says in a statement that they are in mourning after last night's "horrific, unforgivable attacks" in the French capital.

A statement from the Paris 2024 Olympic bid has said that they are in mourning after last night's "horrific, unforgivable attacks" in the French capital.

At least 128 people have died after attacks at multiple locations, including close to the Stade de France where France and Germany were playing a football friendly.

Three men are believed to have detonated suicide bombs outside the stadium and four more are thought to have killed themselves in a similar fashion after gunning down many people in the city centre.

PA quotes the Paris 2024 Olympic bid as saying: "Paris 2024 is today in mourning for all those killed in the appalling events of last night. Our thoughts are with their loved ones and with those wounded in these horrific, unforgivable attacks.

"We share the shock and profound sadness which has been expressed by so many people around the world and as Parisians we stand in solidarity with the people of Paris and of France in uniting against these acts of terror.

"The historic values of our city and our country matter more than ever and they are the basis of our resolve and determination in the face of such terrible tragedy."

France has declared a state of emergency and imposed border controls because of the attacks, which the so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for.

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