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Terror attacks in France: A timeline

March 23, 2018 18:04 IST

Two persons were feared dead in the hostage-taking incident in a supermarket in the south-western France town of Trebes, a security source said on Friday.

The hostage-taker, who has claimed allegiance to the Islamic State, had earlier shot at a police officer.

French prosecutors say they are treating the hostage-taking as terror incident.

 

Here's a look back at some of the deadly attacks on French targets.

(Click on the dates to read more about the deadly attacks of the past)