Terror in Lille as gunman 'shoots three people' outside Metro station in French city

Terror in Lille as gunman 'shoots three people' outside Metro station in French city -

SHOOTER 'ON THE LOOSE'

At least three people were injured in the attack including a 14-year-old boy

A MASS shooting in central Lille has left three wounded sparking fears of another terror atrocity.

The shooter has reportedly fled the scene leaving several victims – including a schoolboy – with gunshot wounds.

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Central Lille has been sealed off by armed cops

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At least three people were injured including a teenager said to be just 14

Armed police have now sealed off all roads leading into the city centre as they try to contain the situation and catch the gunman.

French reports say there were several shots fired near the Porte d’Arras metro station at around 9.50pm.

It’s said a 14-year-old boy had been shot in leg and at least two others youths had been injured.

Two of the wounded were found at the scene, while the third made their way to a nearby hospital.

Those injured are said to have been shot several times, reports respected French news site La Voix Du Nord.

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One of the victims is reported to have suffered a neck injury.

Although anti-terrorist police were called to the scene, there were later reports the shooting was a ‘revenge attack’.

Police sources say a car pulled up outside the station and targeted the three youths.

None of the injuries are said to be life threatening.

The shooting comes as France remains on a high state of alert following a string of Isis terror attacks over the past two years.

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The gunman has reportedly fled the scene

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Police now believe the shooter knew the victims

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