There is no doubting that every single death in the Paris terror attacks was a sickening tragedy.
Still, many were particularly concerned about the well-being a Premier League footballer they knew well and admired. Once it became apparent that Crystal Palace defender Martin Kelly was present admidst the horror of Friday night, fans were understandably worried about him.
It perhaps inevitably led to confusion and misinformation on the internet. Many were convinced that they had spotted the former Liverpool man in photos, either taking cover with local officials, or helping injured victims to safety...
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Crystal Palace were quick to clarify that the individual in the images circulating social media was not the 25-year-old Merseysider, and that their player was safe and well...
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Now Kelly himself has reiterated that he is both healthy, and not the man assumed to be him. He also took the opportunity to express his empathy towards those were not as lucky as him on the fateful night...
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