Barcelona terror attack LIVE news updates: Fifth suspect shot by police in Cambrils dead
Hours after a van attack in Barcelona on Thursday that has so far left 13 people dead police said they had killed four attackers in Cambrils, south of Barcelona, following an operation there against what authorities called a terrorist attack.
Spanish tennis ace player Rafael Nadal also extended his support to the victims. He tweeted, "All my support for the families affected and the city."
Destrozado por lo que ha ocurrido en Barcelona! Todo mi apoyo a las familias afectadas y a la ciudad.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) August 17, 2017
Barcelona star Lionel Messi also extended his condolences to the families of those killed in the attack.
"I want to send my condolences and all my support to the families and friends of the victims of the terrible attack in our beloved Barcelona, in addition to totally rejecting any act of violence," Messi, wrote on Instagram.
"We are not going to give up, there are many more of us who want to live in a world in peace, without hate and where respect and tolerance are the basis of coexistence," added the Argentine.
Expressing grief over the attack, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo took to Twitter and wrote, "Dismayed at the news coming from Barcelona. All the support and solidarity (to) the family and friends of the victims."
Consternado com as notícias que chegam de Barcelona. Todo o apoio e solidariedade a família e amigos das vítimas.
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 17, 2017
Condemning the attack, the UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres extended his condolences to the families of those killed in Barcelona van rampage.
Farhan Haq, the spokesperson of Guterres said, "The secretary-general wishes a speedy recovery to those injured and hopes that those responsible for this heinous violence will be swiftly brought to justice.”
As per the reports of AP, the five suspects killed in Cambrils were wearing bomb belts.
As a mark of respect for the victims, the Barcelona football team members will wear black arm bands during their match on Sunday at Camp Nou.
“FC Barcelona wants to express its profound sorrow and utter disgust at the terrorist attack that has hit the heart of our city, la Rambla de Barcelona. The Club wishes to send our support and thoughts to the victims, their families and friends as well as the people of Barcelona and its visitors. As a mark of respect, the flags will fly at half-mast at the club’s installations and the players from both teams will wear black armbands in all the club’s matches this weekend," leading portal ESPN quoted the club.
As per the reports, a manhunt is underway for the driver of the van that ploughed through crowds of tourists in Barcelona.
"The perpetrators of the Barcelona attack are soldiers of the Islamic State and carried out the operation in response to calls for targeting coalition states," reads the statement issued by the Islamic State group.
Gurudwaras are staying open in Spain for anyone in need of food and shelter. A Sikh man, Harjinder S Kukreja from Punjab took to Twitter to inform people that Gurdwaras in Barcelona are offering help to those who are in need."If anyone needs shelter, food, Sikh houses of worship in the Spanish city are open for all," Kukreja tweeted.
#Barcelona If anyone needs shelter, food, Sikh houses of worship in the the Spanish city are open for all #BarcelonaAttack pic.twitter.com/Etx7Uzc2Rl
— Harjinder S Kukreja (@SinghLions) August 17, 2017
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Thursday announced three days of official mourning. At 12 noon Spanish time, a minute of silence will be held at Plaça Catalunya for the victims.
Confirmamos que el 5º terrorista abatido en #Cambrils y que estaba herido, ha muerto / 5th terrorist wounded in #Cambrils finally has died
— Mossos (@mossos) August 18, 2017
As per the reports of news agency AP, the fifth suspect who was shot and wounded by police in Cambrils has succumbed to his injuries, confirms Catalonian police.
As per the latest reports, an anti-terror operation is being conducted across Spain right now. The Catalan police are in search of the driver of the van, who was last seen escaping the scene on foot.
"I am in constant touch with Embassy of Spain. As of now no Indian casualty has been reported," tweeted Sushma Swaraj on Barcelona terror attack.
I am in constant touch with Indian Embassy in Spain @IndiainSpain. As of now, there is no report of an Indian casualty.
— Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) August 17, 2017
The police force of Catalonia, Mossos, tweeted, "In few minutes we are going to make several controlled explosions in #Cambrils. If you hear detonations DO NOT be alarmed, are controlled!"
In few minutes we are going to make several controlled explosions in #Cambrils. If you hear detonations DO NOT be alarmed, are controlled!
— Mossos (@mossos) August 18, 2017
There has also been an explosion in a house in Alcanar. It is being linked to the series of terror attacks in Barcelona.
Taking to Twitter, former US president Barack Obama condemned the attack and wrote,"Michelle and I are thinking of the victims and their families in Barcelona. Americans will always stand with our Spanish friends. Un abrazo."
Michelle and I are thinking of the victims and their families in Barcelona. Americans will always stand with our Spanish friends. Un abrazo.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 17, 2017
NYC's World Trade Center glows in the colours of the Spanish flag in solidarity with Barcelona.
We're watching NYC's World Trade Center as it glows in the colors of the Spanish flag in solidarity with #Barcelona. https://t.co/b6ry4KpyiM pic.twitter.com/yb1PetDvBl
— CNN (@CNN) August 18, 2017
As per the news agency AFP, six civilians, one police injured in second Spain attack.
In honour of the victims of the terror attack, the Eiffel Tower in Paris goes dark.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris goes dark in honor of the victims of the #Barcelona attack https://t.co/7Phy6jEHNP pic.twitter.com/zOdOGxQ47y
— CNN (@CNN) August 18, 2017
