According to numerous emerging reports, gunmen have opened fire at holiday-makers at a beach resort of Grand-Bassam in the Ivory Coast today.

It is understood that the resort, which is popular with Western tourists, has been attacked by between two and ten gunmen brandishing machine guns this afternoon.

It has been established that at least six people have been confirmed dead near the Hotel Etoile du Sud, in the coastal city of Grand-Bassam.

According to further reports by local media in the region, the gunmen, who were said to be "heavily armed and wearing balaclavas" have now entered the Hotel Etoile Du Sud and are taking guests and staff hostage.

It is understood that the shooting began at hotel Koral Beach and continued in nearby establishments, with a witness reportedly asserting: "They shot at everyone. They are going from hotel to hotel."

The army have evacuated the beach.

 

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