Region reacts to Paris attacks
89 people, including a man from Essex, have died in a terrorist attack in Paris.
Essex man killed in Paris attacks
A man from Essex has been killed in the Paris attacks.
The Foreign Office has confirmed that Nick Alexander, aged 35 and originally from Colchester, was one of the fatalities. He was working selling merchandise in the Bataclan nightclub when it was attacked. .
Confirmation of Mr Alexander's death came after his girlfriend Polina Buckley revealed her fears for his safety.
Speaking from New York she said she had not heard from him since before the attack.
Mr Alexander worked in merchandise for Eagles of Death Metal, the band who were due to play at the Bataclan concert hall where gunmen opened fire.
Friends have set up an online memorial fund for Mr Alexander which raised $8,000 (£5,000) within the first four hours.
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'We know exactly what happened... that's a huge comfort'
The family of the Essex man who died in his ex-girlfriend's arms in the Paris terror attacks have spoken for the first time since his death.
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Ex tells inquest of fight to save "love of her life"
The former girlfriend of a man who died at the Bataclan theatre massacre has described how she tried to save the "love of her life".
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The region joins Europe-wide minute's silence
A Europe-wide minute's silence took place today in memory of the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks.