This Article is From Aug 18, 2017

Barcelona Attack Live: Police Kill 5 Suspects, Thwart Second Attack Connected To Barcelona Violence

Barcelona Attack Live: Police Kill 5 Suspects, Thwart Second Attack Connected To Barcelona Violence

Barcelona terror attack: A van rammed into a crowd in Barcelona, Spain. (AFP photo)

Barcelona: Spain mounted a sweeping anti-terror operation on Friday after a suspected ISIS terrorist drove a van into crowds in Barcelona, killing 13 people before fleeing, in what police suspect was one of multiple planned attacks. ISIS claimed responsibility for the deadly rampage along the city's most famous avenue on Thursday, which was packed with tourists taking an afternoon stroll. The death toll could rise, with more than 100 injured, authorities said.
 

Here are live updates of the Barcelona terror attack :

Aug 18, 2017 15:00 (IST)
Thursday's attack drew condemnation from across the globe, from US President Donald Trump to French leader Emmanuel Macron, whose country has witnessed a series of bloody terrorist atrocities including a truck rampage in Nice in July 2016 that killed 86 people.

Aug 18, 2017 14:19 (IST)
The explosive belts worn by attackers killed by police in the Catalan resort town of Cambrils were fake, the Spanish region's head Carles Puigdemont told local radio station RAC1 on Friday.

Aug 18, 2017 14:06 (IST)
Security forces are hunting for the van's driver, who was seen escaping on foot.
Aug 18, 2017 14:02 (IST)
Spanish authorities believe there may have been eight people involved in a cell which carried out an attack in Barcelona on Thursday, and that the group had planned to use butane gas canisters. Details here.
Aug 18, 2017 13:42 (IST)
A third person has been arrested in connection with a suspected ISIS terrorist attack in Barcelona on Thursday and another incident in Cambrils, Spanish police said on Friday.
Aug 18, 2017 12:27 (IST)
Citizens from four Asian countries - China, Pakistan, Taiwan and The Philippines -- were among the over 100 people who were injured in Thursday's terror attack in Barcelona, the Catalonian Interior Ministry said on Friday.
Aug 18, 2017 11:47 (IST)
Emergency services said one is in a critical condition, two are seriously injured and two more have less serious injuries from the Cambrils incident.

Aug 18, 2017 11:45 (IST)
Concerned relatives can call (+34) 900 400 012.

Those with information about either attack can contact Catalonian police via email: mossos.terrorisme@gencat.cat or (+34) 937 285 220


Aug 18, 2017 11:29 (IST)

The top of the One World Trade Center in New York was lit up in the Spanish colours of red and yellow in solidarity with Spain.

Aug 18, 2017 09:42 (IST)
report reveals that Catalan authorities were warned two months ago by the CIA that Barcelona and specifically its tourist-friendly area Ramblas boulevard were a target for terrorists.

Aug 18, 2017 09:37 (IST)

Authorities confirm there was a second terrorist attack in Cambrils before five suspects, who wore what looked like explosive belts, were shot dead.



Aug 18, 2017 09:33 (IST)
Aug 18, 2017 07:10 (IST)
Six civilians, one police injured in second Spain attack: news agency AFP quotes Catalan government
Aug 18, 2017 06:04 (IST)
'Four suspected terrorists' shot dead south of Barcelona: news agency AFP quotes police
Aug 18, 2017 05:19 (IST)
Police warn of 'possible terrorist attack' south of Barcelona, reports news agency AFP
Aug 18, 2017 04:54 (IST)
At least 18 nationalities among Barcelona attack victims: news agency AFP quotes authorities
Aug 18, 2017 03:34 (IST)
Update: Police say one dead in house explosion linked to Barcelona attack, reports news agency AFP
Aug 18, 2017 03:23 (IST)
Driver in Barcelona van attack still on the run: news agency AFP quotes police
Aug 18, 2017 03:14 (IST)
Two dead in house explosion linked to Barcelona attack: news agency AFP quotes police
Aug 18, 2017 02:01 (IST)
One Belgian among Barcelona attack dead: news agency AFP quotes Spain's foreign minister
Aug 18, 2017 01:22 (IST)
ISIS Claims Its 'Soldiers' Carried Out Barcelona Attack. Read Here

Aug 18, 2017 01:11 (IST)
ISIS propaganda outlet claims its 'soldiers' carried out Barcelona attack: news agency AFP
Aug 18, 2017 01:01 (IST)
Second suspect arrested over Barcelona attack: news agency AFP quotes Catalonia's regional president
Aug 18, 2017 00:55 (IST)
Barcelona attack suspect identified as Driss Oukabir: police union, reports news agency AFP

Aug 18, 2017 00:46 (IST)
Russian President Vladimir Putin urges global fight against 'forces of terror' after Barcelona attack
Aug 18, 2017 00:23 (IST)
Barcelona Attack: What We Know. Read Here

Aug 18, 2017 00:20 (IST)
13 dead, over 50 hurt in Barcelona attack, says regional minister, reports news agency AFP
Aug 18, 2017 00:15 (IST)
We remain united and determined. My thoughts are with the victims: French President Emmanuel Macron
Aug 17, 2017 23:54 (IST)

Aug 17, 2017 23:51 (IST)
No report of any Indian casualty. In constant touch with Indian Embassy in Spain, says External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj
Aug 17, 2017 23:49 (IST)
'UK stands with Spain against terror': British PM Theresa May
Aug 17, 2017 23:27 (IST)
Police of Catalonia say that 32 people have been injured and one person has been confirmed dead.
Aug 17, 2017 23:27 (IST)
One suspect has been arrested and is in police custody, say local reports.
Aug 17, 2017 23:04 (IST)
Several reports are coming in of the second white van being located by authorities in the city of Vic around 70 km from Las Ramblas.
Aug 17, 2017 22:54 (IST)
Barcelona taxis are giving free rides to people attempting to get home to loved ones, report residents.
Aug 17, 2017 22:29 (IST)
First images of the van are now emerging from the scene.
Aug 17, 2017 22:23 (IST)
News agency Reuters says at least 13 dead in van crash in Barcelona city centre, reports Cadena SER radio, citing police sources.
Aug 17, 2017 22:17 (IST)
One person suspected of driving a van into pedestrians on one of the busiest streets of Barcelona on Thursday was holed up in a bar, a Spanish police source said.

"One of the attackers is holed up in a bar," said the source, who declined to be named, adding that police were looking for a total of two suspects over the attack which has left at least two people dead.
Aug 17, 2017 22:11 (IST)
Police says 'suspect' holed up in bar after Barcelona van attack.
Aug 17, 2017 22:11 (IST)
Reuters reports that it is still not clear if the two armed men who have entrenched themselves in a bar were the drivers of the van.
Aug 17, 2017 22:05 (IST)
There may be a hostage situation where the attackers are holed up, say some local media reports.
Aug 17, 2017 22:03 (IST)
What we know
-A van crashed into dozens of people in the centre of Barcelona
-Two people dead, at least 20 injured say local media
-Police described the incident as a "terrorist attack". 
-Police are still looking for the attackers
Aug 17, 2017 22:01 (IST)
Police say they're still looking for driver of vehicle that slammed into the crowd in Barcelona.
Aug 17, 2017 22:01 (IST)
Catalan police say they have activated protocols for attack, but cannot confirm motive behind Barcelona van crash: Reuters
Aug 17, 2017 21:57 (IST)
Armed police continue to patrol the streets of Barcelona.

Aug 17, 2017 21:47 (IST)
Two armed men have entrenched themselves in a bar in Barcelona's city centre after a van mowed down dozens of people, El Periodico newspaper reports.

El Periodico reported gunfire in the area of La Boqueria Market, although it did not cite the source of the information.

It was not immediately clear that the men were the drivers of the van.
Aug 17, 2017 21:46 (IST)
Spain's El Periodico newspaper says there between 20 to 25 injured, citing police sources.
Aug 17, 2017 21:43 (IST)
Police in Barcelona request people around Plaça Catalunya to stay indoors. "If you are ok, please Inform your family using social networks to avoid the collapse of phone lines," they said.
Aug 17, 2017 21:41 (IST)
Perpetrators of van incident in Barcelona holed up in a bar, reports Spain's El Pais newspaper, citing police sources.
Aug 17, 2017 21:40 (IST)
Police have blocked access to the area. "There are helicopters all over," a resident tells NDTV.

Aug 17, 2017 21:37 (IST)
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Thursday he was in contact with authorities. The priority was to attend to the injured, he said on Twitter.
Aug 17, 2017 21:32 (IST)
What We Know
-A van crashed into dozens of people in the centre of Barcelona
-Two people dead, say local media, several injured
-Police described the incident on Twitter as a "terrorist attack". 
-Emergency services said people should not go to the area around the city's Placa Catalunya
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