ِِAttack suspect parked on street for nine hours before ploughing into crowds

The man suspected of killing at least 84 people in Nice on Thursday night parked on the seaside street for nine hours before ploughing into crowds of revellers over a two-kilometre stretch, French media are reporting.

The man, a 31-year-old born in Tunisia but resident in Nice, was reportedly questioned by police, but told them he was there to deliver ice cream.

According to police sources who spoke to Le Figaro, the attacker was convicted of a violent offence in March.