France train shooting: Father of US man 'stunned and relieved'

The father of one of the US passengers to overpower a heavily-armed man who opened fire on a train in northern France has said he is "stunned and relieved".

Anthony Sadler's father Tony revealed he is "still wrapping his head" around events of the past 24 hours.

He said: "He leaves here a young man on an excursion to broaden his world view and have fun with his buddies and comes back France's national hero."

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