Latest: Islamic State: We carried out deadly Champs Elysees attack

The attack came three days before the first round of France's tense presidential election.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack that killed a Paris police officer.

• A police officer has been killed and two others injured in a suspected terrorist shooting in the centre of Paris.
• The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
• French officials said the suspect in the attack was previously flagged as an extremist.
• The incident comes days before the French election, which is to take place on Sunday.
• The world-famous Champs-Elysees avenue has been sealed off and nearby stations on the Paris Metro have been closed.