Chilling footage has emerged as at least one suicide bomber detonated explosives outside the Stade de France, causing thousand of fans to desperately try to flee the stands during the France and Germany game this evening.
Filmed by a fan, the video shows a French player in possession of the ball before a huge explosion can be heard in the background.
At least one terrorist is thought to have detonated a explosive device whilst trying to enter Gate J of the stadium, killing at least three fans.
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Supporters of both France and Germany are being held in the stadium until they can be safely evacuated
Despite the terrifying explosion, the game continued before thousands of the terrified fans gathered on the pitch at the Stade de France.
Shortly after the full time whistle of Friday night's friendly game against Germany, fans were evacuated as further co-ordinated terrorist attacks were being carried out in the city.
The president of the French Football Federation later confirmed an explosion at Gate J of the national stadium but that the ground had been secured.
The sound of two explosions had been heard in the ground during the first-half, just hours after the German team were evacuated from their hotel amid a bomb scare.
Fan footage shows how the players continued to play football despite the horrific blast
Fans can be heard screaming in terror and confusion following the loud explosion outside the ground
Terrified and confused, fans wait on the pitch following the devastating attacks in Paris
Thousands of fans poured on to the pitch following the final whistle of the France vs Germany game
France and Germany fans are brought onto the pitch at the Stade de France after a terror attack in Paris
France and Germany supporters gather together on the pitch at the Stade de France on Friday night
Hundreds of supporters make their way out of the Stade de France after being held there for their safety
Police monitor the crowds as people are slowly evacuated from the stadium on Friday night
A French couple look scared as they stand together inside the Stade de France after a terror attack
The France national team look startled as they listen to the sound of gunfire from the Stade de France
France and Germany supporters wait until they can be escorted safely away from the stadium
Hundreds of fans banded together, distressed at their situation as French police attempted to regain control.
There was a shootout inside a nearby restaurant on the Rue Bichat, two explosions near the stadium and another shooting at the Paris Bataclan concert hall where terrorists are said to be holding 60 people hostage.
Machine gun fire and screams were heard from inside a restaurant on Rue Bichat, close to where the Charlie Hebdo shootings happened in January, at around 9pm.
There has been unconfirmed speculation that the person behind the attacks was a suicide bomber.
An eyewitness said the two explosions were loud enough to be heard over the sound of cheering fans in the stadium. Sirens were heard immediately and a helicopter was seen circling overhead.
As anti-terrorist police flooded the area, an officer on the scene warned 'the gunman is suspected to be still on the loose. People should leave the area'.
An armed policeman stands guard near the scene of the shooting in Paris on Friday night
Police officials estimate that at least 18 people have been killed by the gunman in Paris
The distressing scenes in the French capital have sent shockwaves across social media
The English FA, meanwhile, have confirmed that they will liaise with their French counterparts ahead of next Tuesday's friendly match at Wembley before any further announcements are made.
Les Bleus are due to face Roy Hodgson's men, but the encounter is now under a cloud of doubt after the alarming developments in the French capital.
Indeed, the prospect of the match being postponed looks likely given the horrific nature of the attacks.
The terror attack which happened near the Stade de France in Paris could be heard during Friday's game
Police have reported shootouts in at least two nearby restaurants on Friday night
Via - Daily Mail
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