Eight people injured after shooting outside mosque in France

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Eight people have been injured after two gunmen opened fire outside a mosque in France last night.

The shooting, which occurred in the southern city of Avignon, is not believed to be terrorist-related, police have said, adding the mosque was not the intended target.

Eight people injured after shooting outside mosque in France

The shooting came as the new French government prepares to extend a state of emergency that has been in place since Islamic extremist attacks in 2015, citing continued threats.

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Two hooded men were seen outside Arrahma mosque` at around 10.30pm last night carrying a handgun a rifle, according to reports.

Among the injured are said to be a family of four who were hit by shrapnel.

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