Main points:
- Suspect identified as Franco-Tunisian with dual nationality, reports say
French authorities have not yet released the name of the man killed by police after ploughing his truck through crowds for 2km along the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice.
However an identity card was found in the cabin of the large white truck and the French media reported that it belonged to a Franco-Tunisian man, aged 31, who was born in 1985.
However specialist prosecutor later confirmed that he was only on Tunisian origin.
Other clues to his identity were also said to have been found in the truck including a driver's license and a bank card.
Police sources have told French media on Friday that the suspect had been formally identified and it was indeed the man named on the identity card. He has been officially named him as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, who worked as a delivery driver.
Police raids were said to be taking place at his home in Nice and other locations. Unconfirmed reports on BFM TV said the suspect was married and had three children. He ex-wife was taken in for questioning on Friday.
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AFP reporters interviewed many of the man's neighbours who described him as a loner with no visible religious affiliation.
They portrayed him as a solitary figure who rarely spoke not even to exchange greetings when their paths crossed.