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Paris attacks: David Cameron offers condolences Paris attacks: David Cameron offers condolences
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David Cameron has offered "thoughts and prayers" to the French people after at least 120 people were killed in Paris. David Cameron has offered "thoughts and prayers" to the French people after at least 127 people were killed in Paris.
The British PM said he was "shocked" by the gun and bomb attacks, adding: "We will do whatever we can to help."The British PM said he was "shocked" by the gun and bomb attacks, adding: "We will do whatever we can to help."
The Foreign Office says it is "urgently investigating" whether any British nationals have been caught up in the shootings or hostage-taking.The Foreign Office says it is "urgently investigating" whether any British nationals have been caught up in the shootings or hostage-taking.
Eurostar says services to France are running, but that it will exchange the tickets of those not wishing to travel. There will be "strengthened policing at ports" and more police at public events in the coming days, UK police said.
Met Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, national policing lead for counter terrorism, called for "vigilance" from the public.
Downing Street said the prime minister would chair a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee in the wake of the attacks.
Live: Follow the latest developments here.Live: Follow the latest developments here.
Paris attacks leave dozens deadParis attacks leave dozens dead
BBC News correspondent Richard Lister, reporting from outside St Pancras International, said Eurostar passengers are being advised to arrive an hour early. Many public places in Paris have been closed in the wake of the attacks.
A train which would have been expected to hold 700 people left the terminal with just 200 people on board, he added. Many of the public places in Paris have been closed in the wake of the attacks. Transport to the French capital from the UK has been affected, with delays and fewer people choosing to travel:
British Airways and Air France have issued statements warning of delays to flights to Paris due to "extra security checks at all airports in the country". BBC News correspondent Richard Lister, reporting from outside St Pancras International, said a Eurostar train which would have been expected to hold 700 people left the terminal with just 200 on board.
BA says passengers who do not wish to travel to Paris will be able to delay their flight to another day in the next two weeks or re-book to an alternative destination. Meanwhile, the Football Association will hold talks with French counterparts on Saturday to discuss whether England's friendly with France in London on Tuesday should go ahead.
The French national stadium, where France were playing Germany, was among the venues targeted by attackers on Friday.
Irish rock band U2 have cancelled a concert due to take place in the French capital on Saturday night.Irish rock band U2 have cancelled a concert due to take place in the French capital on Saturday night.
A statement on the band's website said the decision was taken "as a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France" but organisers were "fully resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time".A statement on the band's website said the decision was taken "as a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France" but organisers were "fully resolved to go ahead with this show at an appropriate time".
People were shot dead at bars and restaurants at five other sites in Paris. Eight attackers are reported to have been killed. Eighty people were reported killed after gunmen burst into the Bataclan concert hall where US rock group Eagles of Death Metal were playing and took dozens hostage. The siege ended when security forces stormed the building. People were shot dead at bars and restaurants at five other sites in Paris. Eight attackers are reported to have been killed.
French President Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency and indicated he would tighten border controls. Gunmen reportedly killed 80 people and took dozens hostage at the Bataclan concert hall, where US rock group Eagles of Death Metal were playing. The siege ended when security forces stormed the building.
Downing Street said the prime minister is to chair a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee in the wake of the attacks. French President Francois Hollande said the attacks were "act of war" organised by Islamic State.
Mr Cameron, who had earlier appeared at a rally at Wembley stadium with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, reacted to events in France via Twitter. He has declared a state of emergency and indicated he would tighten border controls.
He said: "I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help." Mr Cameron, who had earlier appeared at a rally at Wembley Stadium with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, reacted to events in France via Twitter.
A Foreign Office statement said it was "very concerned" about the attacks, adding: "We are in close touch with the French authorities and are urgently investigating whether any British nationals are caught up in them."A Foreign Office statement said it was "very concerned" about the attacks, adding: "We are in close touch with the French authorities and are urgently investigating whether any British nationals are caught up in them."
It said people with concerns about British relatives or friends in Paris can ring the main switchboard number of 0207 008 1500 for assistance. It said people with concerns about British relatives or friends in Paris should call 0207 008 0000.
The Prince of Wales is to send French President Francois Hollande a message of "profound sympathy and solidarity with the people of Paris", a Clarence House spokeswoman said. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond tweeted that he had "conveyed my condolences" to his French counterpart Laurent Fabius, adding that the UK "stands with France".
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond tweeted: "Deeply shocked by appalling attacks in Paris tonight. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. Concerned by reports of hostages taken." The Prince of Wales is to send Mr Hollande a message of "profound sympathy and solidarity with the people of Paris", a Clarence House spokeswoman said.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described the attacks as "heinous and immoral". He said: "My thoughts are with the people of Paris tonight. We stand in solidarity with the French." Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described the attacks as "heinous and immoral".
His shadow foreign secretary, Hilary Benn, said: "Terrible events in Paris. We are all thinking of those who have lost their lives, the injured and their families. Solidarite avec Paris." Tweeting about the "deep tragedy", Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: "We weep with those affected, pray for deliverance and justice."
Tweeting about the "deep tragedy", the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: "We weep with those affected, pray for deliverance and justice."
As news of the killings emerged, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted that it was "getting more horrific by the minute". She later added: "The thoughts and prayers of Scotland are with the people of France tonight. #solidaritywithparis."As news of the killings emerged, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted that it was "getting more horrific by the minute". She later added: "The thoughts and prayers of Scotland are with the people of France tonight. #solidaritywithparis."
London Mayor Boris Johnson said: "Saddened to hear the terrible news from Paris - my thoughts and those of Londoners are with Parisians tonight."
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said: "Horrific news about the attacks in Paris tonight. My thoughts are with the families of those killed and injured."
Meanwhile, the Football Association will hold talks with French counterparts on Saturday to discuss whether England's friendly with France in London on Tuesday should go ahead.
French newspaper L'Equipe has reported that the friendly match at Wembley Stadium has already been postponed.
The French national stadium, where the national team was playing Germany, was among the venues targeted by the attackers on Friday.