A horrifying assault on the spirit of France

People comfort each other in the aftermath of the truck rampage in Nice. Below: Passers-by walk with their hands over their heads as soldiers stand guard after Nice went into lockdown. Photo: AFP/Getty

Fionnan Sheahan

Anybody who has ever been in France on the 14th of July will be aware it's more than a national celebration.

France invites people of all nationalities to join in.