Eiffel Tower shutdown following terror alert: reports

France's iconic Eiffel Tower located in Paris was shutdown to all visitors after a a man 'with a large backpack' was seen climbing it at around 9.00 am, reports independent.ie.

Anti-terror police soon reached the spot through a helicopter. The police has blocked off the tourist attraction centre. Visitors have been asked to stay away from the monument for a day. Those who were in the queue were moved near River Seine.

Following the terror attack against Charlie Hebdo employees, the security at the Eiffel tower was significantly increased.