Matt Frei's live report as crowds run in panic

Matt Frei reports live on Channel 4 News (15 November 2015) from the Place de Republique when crowds surge towards him in panic.

French media reported a firecracker was set off, causing the crowd to disperse.

Cameraman Stephen Hird and Senior Producer Federico Escher were also at the scene.

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