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European countries to increase security checks on trains following attack

European ministers have agreed to increase security on key international rail routes and improve intelligence sharing after the thwarted gun attack on a French train.

Three Americans and a British grandfather managed to overpower a suspected Islamist gunman who opened fire on a high-speed train heading to Paris last week.

Moroccan national Ayoub El Khazzani has been charged with attempted murder of a terrorist nature and was remanded in custody after a hearing in the capital.

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Hero soldier who halted Paris train attack leaves hospital

An American soldier who was hailed a 'hero' after taking down an armed gunman on a train travelling from Amsterdam to Paris has been released from hospital.

Spencer Stone was pictured with his left arm in a sling as he left the Clinique Lille Sud hospital in France this evening.

Spencer Stone helped to tackle a suspected terrorist on a train to Paris Credit: REUTERS/Stringer

Stone was treated for knife wounds after tackling a 26-year-old man who opened fire on his train carriage armed with a Kalashnikov rifle.

Anthony Sadler, who also helped in the apprehension of the gunman, said his friend had shown great bravery in stopping the shooter.

He said: "He was the first one to jump on him, he's the one who got cut up ... none of us are injured but Spencer took a few injuries and he just had no fear."

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