U2 cancel concert in Paris after around 127 people killed in attacks

U2 have announced that the show that was scheduled to take place at the Bercy Arena, three miles from the Bataclan theatre in Paris Saturday night has been cancelled following the deadly terrorist attacks that killed around 127 people.

"As a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France, the U2 Paris concert scheduled for 14th November will not be going ahead as planned,'' the rock band said in a statement posted on Facebook on Friday night. ''U2 and Live Nation, along with HBO who were due to live broadcast the Saturday concert, are fully resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time.''

It added, "We watched in disbelief and shock at the unfolding events in Paris and our hearts go out to all the victims and their families across the city. We are devastated at the loss of life at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and our thoughts and prayers are with the band and their fans. And we hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe."