Paris shootings and explosions: In pictures

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Scores of people have been killed in multiple gun and bomb attacks in the French capital, Paris.

Here is a selection of pictures from the scene.

Police officers arrive at the scene of a shooting in Paris France 13 November 2015Image source, EPA
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Violence across the French capital has left the city stunned, with dozens reported killed at a rock concert venue

Forensic experts outside Stade de FranceImage source, AFP
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Another attack took place near the Stade de France stadium, where France were playing Germany at football

Fans on pitch at Stade de FranceImage source, AFP
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Some spectators waited on the pitch after the match ended, unsure whether to leave

Police officers secure the Stade de France stadium during the international friendly football game France against GermanyImage source, AP
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Police lined the outside of the stadium following explosions in the area

Ambulance workers are seen at the scene in the 10th arrondissement of the French capital ParisImage source, AFP
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Attacks also took place at restaurants in the 10th and 11th arrondissements of the city

French security moves people in the area of Rue Bichat in the 10th arrondissement of the French capital Paris following a string of attacks on 13 November 2015Image source, AFP
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Gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons, leaving people dead and injured

French fire brigade members aid an injured individual near the Bataclan concert hall following fatal shootings in ParisImage source, Reuters
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French fire brigade members gave assistance to injured people near the concert hall

Person on stretcher outside concert hallImage source, AFP
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Others were evacuated in ambulances

Man outside concert hallImage source, Reuters
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One man was seen with blood on his T-shirt

People hug near concert hallImage source, Reuters
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Others hugged nearby

French President Francois Hollande at concert hallImage source, AFP
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French President Francois Hollande attended the concert hall shortly after the attack ended. He has declared a state of emergency

Troops on the streetImage source, AFP/Getty
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Troops have been dispatched to some areas. People have been urged to stay indoors

One World Trad
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In New York, One World Trade Center was lit with the colours of the French flag in solidarity