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Bono rescued by armed police after being caught up in Nice terror attack following ISIS lorry slaughter

The 56-year-old U2 lead singer was on the terrace of La Petite Maison, next to the seafront in the French city when mass murderer Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel struck

Bono has joined other celebrities in speaking of shock and sadness

U2 rock star Bono had to be rescued by armed police after being caught up in the Bastille Day Nice massacre, it emerged today.

The 56-year-old singer was on the terrace of La Petite Maison, next to the seafront in the French city when mass murderer Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel struck.

After Bouhlel drove a hired lorry into crowds enjoying a holiday firework display, killing 84 including 10 children, Bono and other diners were gripped by fear.

Since the attack, U2 posted on their Twitter account a picture of guitarist Edge with the message: "Love is bigger than anything in its way - Bono, Edge, Adam, Larry."

Bono's daughter Eve Hewson also tweeted after the attack.

Miss Hewson, who is an actress, wrote: "Above all the evil in this world, God is good and love will always win. #PrayForNice."

Anne-Laure Rubi, the owner of the upmarket restaurant in which Bono was dining, said: "Suddenly I saw people running, without shouting."

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"It was a silent panic – it was extraordinary."