Barcelona van attack - 18 August NZT

The van that was driven into the crowd, killing at least 13 people, is towed away from Las Ramblas. Photo: AFP

A woman holds a hand to her mouth near the scene of the attack. Photo: AFP

Confusion meant the number of attackers was not immediately clear. Photo: AFP

An armed officer moves past an ambulance at the scene. Photo: AFP

A group of children are shepherded out of the cordoned-off area. Photo: AFP

People comfort each other after the van drove into the crowd. Photo: AFP

Armed police stand guard near the cordon in the popular tourist area. Photo: AFP

A woman in clear distress stands next to an armed officer. Photo: AFP

Police evacuate a restaurant in the area after the van attack. Photo: AFP

Officers check the identity of members of the public, seen with their hands up. Photo: AFP

An elderly woman is escorted out of the area. Photo: AFP

Police forensic staff arrive at the cordoned off area of the attack. Photo: AFP