Witness History Bataclan attack in Paris
Nov 13, 2025
Tony Scott, a British concertgoer and survivor of the Bataclan attack, shares his harrowing first-hand account of the tragic night in Paris. He recounts the upbeat atmosphere before the chaos erupted, the immediate confusion as gunmen entered, and his desperate crawl to safety with partner Justine. Tony describes scaling a skylight to escape, the shocking news of coordinated attacks, and the overwhelming support from strangers amidst the horror. Their return to Paris for a concert symbolizes resilience as they commemorate the victims each year.
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Escape Through The Skylight
- Tony and Justine were at the Bataclan concert when gunmen began firing and they hit the floor, thinking it might be part of the act at first.
- They crawled to a door, slipped through as two attackers reached the balcony, and climbed out through a skylight onto the roof.
Sheltered By Strangers On The Roof
- After climbing onto the roof, they entered a stranger's apartment where about 30–40 others were sheltered by a resident who opened his window to help.
- They later sheltered in a wine bar courtyard and received warm clothes and drinks from strangers and volunteers.
Kindness Outnumbered Violence
- Tony noted that amid horror there was overwhelming kindness from strangers helping survivors that night.
- He emphasized that more people showed love and support than the attackers showed hate.