Paris attacks: Many arrested across France

A total of 23 people have been arrested and dozens of weapons seized in a series of raids on suspected Islamist militants across France, officials say. The crackdown follows multiple attacks on bars, restaurants, a concert hall and a stadium in Paris on Friday, in which 129 people were killed. Belgian police also carried out […]

A total of 23 people have been arrested and dozens of weapons seized in a series of raids on suspected Islamist militants across France, officials say.
The crackdown follows multiple attacks on bars, restaurants, a concert hall and a stadium in Paris on Friday, in which 129 people were killed.
Belgian police also carried out raids in Brussels. Shots and explosions were heard in Molenbeek district.
Meanwhile the brother of two suspects, arrested in Belgium, has been freed.
Mohammed Abdeslam’s lawyer said on Monday he had been released without charge, proving his innocence.
His brothers are Brahim Abdeslam, killed during the attacks, and Salah Abdeslam, who is on the run.
Seven people were arrested in Belgium at the weekend and Mohammed Abdeslam is one of five later released.
Meanwhile,President Francois Hollande France is committed to “destroying” the so-called Islamic State group after the deadly attacks.
He said he would table a bill to extend the state of emergency declared after the attacks for three months and would suggest changes to the constitution.
Speaking during a joint session of both houses of parliament, Mr Hollande said the constitution needed to be amended as “we need an appropriate tool we can use without having to resort to the state of emergency”.