World pays tribute as family and friends of terror victims lay flowers at scene of deadly attacks
AS GUT-WRENCHING images show an outpouring of grief in Nice, the Eiffel Tower stands tall, proud and defiant as it leads tributes from national landmarks around the world.
From London to Tel Aviv, the blue, white and red of the French flag can be seen projected on seats of power, stadiums, bridges and historical monuments in a show of solidarity after the sickening attack that left 84 dead and scores more injured and fighting for their lives.
Reports have emerged that a man carrying a large knife was arrested at a vigil for those killed in the Nice terror attack as the world lights up in red white and blue to remember the victims.
Witnesses said the man was carrying a machete but was immediately arrested by police and taken away by authorities.
Violent French-Tunisian criminal Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, 31, ploughed into screaming crowds in a truck along a busy promenade during Bastille Day celebrations.
This afternoon people flocked to Promenade des Anglais as the gravity of what's happened in the sunny tourist hotspot descended on the French Riviera.
Flags are being left at half-mast across the world to pay tribute to those killed in the attacks, including above London.
The Palace of Westminster, Wembley Stadium and the London Eye have also shown support by having the French national colours projected on them.
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Britain's new Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said the country was united with France.
He said: "The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with France following this appalling and cowardly attack.
"No country is immune to terrorism and we are united with our French and European partners as we deal with these threats to our countries and our way of life.
"British Embassy staff are on the ground in Nice and in close touch with French authorities."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also wrote to the Ambassador of France, saying: “It is with huge sadness that I write to you to express my sincere condolences on behalf of the British Labour Party in the aftermath of the horrific attack that occurred in Nice yesterday evening.
“I have no doubt that the attack during celebrations for Bastille Day, which commemorates the French Revolution and honours the principles of liberté, égalité, fraternité, will only redouble the commitment of the French people to these universal ideals."
He said that the UK people would stand together with the French.
US President Barack Obama said the recent attack was a "threat to us all."
Speaking during a reception for the Diplomatic Corps in the East Room at the White House, the President said: "We pledge to stand with our French friends as we defend our nations against this scourge of terrorism and violence.
"We will not relent."
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But the outpouring of grief has been tempered with Poland's right wing interior minister Mariusz Blaszczak saying the attack in Nice was the result of "political correctness".
In an interview with Polsat News, he said: "We must reject political correctness and call things by their true names. Rather than shedding tears like Mogherini and ... organising marches that solve nothing, authorities should ensure the safety of citizens."
The sunny plaza in Nice was covered in floral tributes to the dead.
Others left balloons or garlands in memory of lost loved ones.
As the sun came up this morning the devastating scenes along the mile-long strip were revealed.
Emergency services have spent the day removing bodies and repairing the damage caused by sick Lahouaiej Bouhlel who killed more than 10 children in his mindless attack.
The UK's foreign office says that one Brit was injured while the first victims to be identified were Russian student Victoria Savchenko and American father and son, Sean Copeland, 51, and Brodie, 11.
A French family of four – a couple, their daughter and their grandson – were also among the dead.
Francois and Christiane Locatelli, aged 82 and 78 respectively, were on holiday when they were run down.
Their daughter Veronique Lion, 55, and their grandson Michael Pellegrini, 28, were also killed, reported.
Police shot the attacker dead after he had driven into people sending them flying "like bowling pins".
He had been stopped earlier the same evening but convinced police he was heading to the busy strip to sell ice creams.
The killer has been linked to ISIS although no one has officially claimed responsibility.
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