#PrayforNice: social media users express solidarity after horrific Nice attack

Social media users across the world have pledged solidarity to the victims of the terror attack on the French Riviera using the hashtag #PrayForNice.

Thousands of people expressed sadness and outrage after at least 84 people were killed when a lorry careered into Bastille Day crowds in Nice.

The white truck was driven for more than a mile along a stretch of seafront, known as the Promenade des Anglais, before the driver was shot dead by police.

Celebrities and politicians were among those on Twitter and Instagram to use the trending #PrayForNice hashtag to condemn the attack and pay tribute to the victims.

Simon Cowell, French DJ David Guetta and Paris Hilton were just some of those to pay their condolences through social media.

A number of illustrations were also used as an alternative to words.

Nice regional president Christian Estrosi said guns and grenades were found in the lorry after the driver was shot dead.

The politician, who was at the celebration when the carnage happened, said: "This is the worst Nice drama of history.

"We are terrified and we want to present to all the families our sincere condolences."