As more news of the aftermath of yesterday’s attack emerge, the enormity of the atrocity becomes clearer.
84 people are confirmed dead, with 10 children among these, and fifty more people are said to be in hospital with life-threatening injuries. It is believed many children have been orphaned in the event.
31-year-old Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, a Tunisia-born French citizen has been confirmed as the man behind the wheel of the truck he used to commit such heinous crime. He was shot dead by police after driving the truck along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais at high speed, killing and maiming many.