Paris Attacks: Policeman's Family 'Devastated'

The brother of the Muslim police officer killed in the attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine says he is devastated by his death.

Philippe Merabet was giving a news conference with the family of Ahmed Merbet in their home town of Livery-Gargan.

Ahmed Merabet was shot and killed at close range as Said and Cherif Kouachi attacked the offices of the satirical magazine on Wednesday.

Mr Merbet said: "French, of Algerian origin, Muslim of faith, I am very proud of Ahmed Merabet; that he represented the French police and defended the republic. Freedom, equality and fraternity.

"Thanks to his determination, he became a police officer and he was going to be leaving the country soon.

"His companions described him as being someone who loved his job."

With his voice cracking up, he said: "He looked after his mother and his closest family. Since his father died 20 years ago.

"He was a pillar of the family and his responsibilities, his work, still meant that he was a very protective father. A lovely brother and a very spoiled uncle and loving companion.

"We are devastated by this barbaric act. We are devastated for all the victims."

Addressing his comments to all people who he described as "racists", "Islamophobes and anti-semites" he said: "You mustn't mix up extremism with Muslims. The mad men have no colour nor religion.

"Stop associating or having wars or burning mosques and burning synagogues because you are attacking people. It won't bring back the dead and it won't comfort the families."

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