A BRAVE Hampshire couple have told how they desperately went back into the Bataclan concert hall to rescue a friend hurt in the frantic crush to escape from the terrorists.

Maria and Patrick Moore from Southampton dramatically risked their own lives to save an injured companion being trampled by hundreds of terrified revellers fleeing the bloodbath where at least 89 fans were slain.

The veteran rockers valiantly returned to seize Brian Sanders from a crowded doorway as gunfire tore through the venue where just moments earlier elated fans were enjoying watching international band.

Today - safely back at their Woolston home - the couple paid an emotional tribute to police and security services who bravely fought the terrorists and pledged that the attacks – which claimed 129 lives and injured 352 - should not frighten our way of life.

It comes as French President Francois Hollande vowed to destroy so-called Islamic State (IS) as police launch a wave of 128 raids and a huge international manhunt closes in on the remaining suspected attacker.

But the couple say they are unsure that anything can be done to fully protect cities from similar attacks and question whether French airstrikes in Syria will eradicate the threat of terrorism.

The super fans have followed the Eagles of Death Metal to 14 countries across the globe and were enjoying what was their 63rd concert.

They flew into the French capital from Southampton Airport earlier that morning for a weekend visit with 15 friends from both Britain and France.

The couple – who have been married for 29 years and have two grown-up children - were dancing at the front left of the stage when the drama unfolded.

The assault was the bloodiest of attacks led by three groups of terrorists which also hit a major football stadium and a series of bars in the capital.

Reliving the horrific moment Maria, 50, who still has the tickets stubs from that fateful night, said she was taking a photograph when she heard “high pitched” rapid blasts ring out.

She said: “It sounded like fire crackers and there were orange glows. I thought it was a part of the show and saw it flashing. Everybody hit the floor and I stood there thinking ‘is that what French people do when they hear fireworks?’ Next thing my husband grabs me and uses me as a battering ram to get to a fire exit.”

In the confusion they saw Brian tumble and fall underneath the surging crowds.

She said: “He was being trodden on so we went back into the doorway and yanked him up. We could hear the gunfire getting closer and closer and we ran up the street. The lead singer ran past us with his girlfriend saying ‘run baby run’.

“There was the crackle of gunshots and people stumbling on the steps, I can’t remember hearing anyone screaming. It was all so surreal and the adrenaline took over. It was all a blur.”

They ran towards arriving police and emergency services descending on the venue to fight the terrorists.

The couple were unharmed but Brian suffered a broken collarbone in the fall and they walked him to the hospital as ambulances had to give priority with people with gunshot wounds.

All their friends survived but three suffered gunshot wounds French friend Karen Bourdillat who they were staying with and Mark Backwell from London whose family live in Hampshire.

Friends Christine Tadhope and Mariesha Payne from Scotland ran out at the same time and were forced to barricaded themselves in a cellar to escape the gunmen.

Both Maria and Patrick denied they are heroes and she said: “We couldn’t just leave him behind. He is such a lovely bloke."

The couple, who laid flowers at the venue the following day, say they are still coming to terms with the ordeal and she added: “I’ve just tried to carry on with life, but maybe it’s going to hit us later. I don’t feel different but there’s guilt that we got out and other people didn’t.

“We’ve had so much support from people we know through the band keeping our spirits up.”

Branding the terrorists “cowards” they praised the police and security services for their efforts and she said: “They were very prompt and there before we got to the top of the road. They were very quick and efficient.

“You can’t predict where there is going to be a strike unless there’s sufficient warning.

“If you have too much security everywhere people won’t be able to enjoy themselves “We can’t let the terrorists win. We have to carry on with our lives.

Patrick, 49, added: “It’s an attack at the heart of society.

“We have to be seen to be doing something in return but time will tell whether the airstrikes work.”