BIS inspects vehicle used by suspect
The BIS is currently inspecting the vehicle in which the man who pretended to be armed with explosives arrived at the scene.
The US Embassy asks its nationals to ‘stay away’
On Twitter, the United States Embassy in France asks Parisian nationals to “stay away” from the area.
“Americans are advised to avoid the area and follow instructions from local authorities. Please follow official French online sources for updates.”
The man was arrested, the investigation continues
The man was arrested, as BFMTV learned from a police source, he is being checked by members of the BRI.
The survey continues in the area according to the police headquarters.
Firefighters on site
As BFMTV was able to observe, firefighters from Paris are also present on site.
The man said he was carrying explosives and wanted to avenge his brother
According to our information, the man who entered the consulate declared that he was carrying explosives. He said he wanted to avenge his brother.
A man sits inside the consulate
According to our information, a man is currently inside the Iranian consulate, as a witness alerted him to. He had been seen with an explosive device, a grenade or an explosive belt.
Metro line 6 traffic interrupted between Raspail and Charles de Gaulle–Étoile
Traffic on metro line 6 interrupted between Raspail and Charles de Gaulle–Étoile due to the security system.
A security perimeter established after the testimony of the entry of a suspicious man
The police intervention was put in place after a witness reported a suspicious man around 11 a.m. this morning. According to this testimony, he is carrying a grenade or an explosive vest.
The latter entered the consulate located on rue Fresnel in Paris.
A large police presence around the Iranian consulate in Paris
Hello and welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the major police intervention in front of the Iranian consulate in Paris.
A major police force involving the BRI is currently deployed in front of the building in the 16th arrondissement of the capital.