Attacker in Paris concert hall shouted 'Allahu akbar', fired into crowd: witness

Another witness said one of the assailants mentioned France's intervention in Syria’s war

Paris

: One of the attackers at a Paris concert hall where at least 100 people were killed Friday fired into the crowd shouting -"Allahu akbar-" (God is greatest), a witness said.

Another witness said one of the assailants mentioned France's intervention in Syria's war to justify the attacks.

-"I clearly heard them say 'It's the fault of (French President Francois) Hollande, it's the fault of your president, he should not have intervened in Syria'. They also spoke about Iraq,-" said Pierre Janaszak, a radio presenter.

At least 140 people killed in the wave of attacks, more than 200 were injured, including 80 seriously, a source close to the investigation said.

The attacks took place at a concert hall and several bars and restaurants in eastern Paris, as well as the Stade de France national stadium north of the centre.

France has declared a state of emergency after at least 140 people have been killed in attacks across seven locations across the capital.