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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 127 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.
There will be "strengthened policing at ports" and more police at public events in the coming days, UK police said.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.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.Downing Street said the prime minister would chair a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee in the wake of the attacks.
Meanwhile, Sussex Police have confirmed Gatwick Airport's North Terminal has been evacuated and they are dealing with a "suspicious package".
Live: Follow the latest developments here.Live: Follow the latest developments here.
Paris attacks leave dozens deadParis attacks leave dozens dead
People were shot dead at bars and restaurants at five other sites in Paris on Friday evening. Eight attackers are reported to have been killed.
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.
Many public places in Paris have been closed in the wake of the attacks.Many 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:Transport to the French capital from the UK has been affected, with delays and fewer people choosing to travel:
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.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.
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 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.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. It has also been confirmed that the Lord Mayor's Show in London will go ahead as planned on Saturday.
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". Union flags will fly at half mast and the Lord Mayor will "lead a two-minute silence" at 11:00 GMT, a City of London Corporation spokesman said.
People were shot dead at bars and restaurants at five other sites in Paris. Eight attackers are reported to have been killed. The corporation also said Tower Bridge would be lit in the colours of the Tricolour from sundown on Saturday.
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. French President Francois Hollande said the attacks were "act of war" organised by Islamic State militants.
French President Francois Hollande said the attacks were "act of war" organised by Islamic State.
He has declared a state of emergency and indicated he would tighten border controls.He has declared a state of emergency and indicated he would tighten border controls.
Flowers have been laid outside the French Embassy in London and the flag has been flown at half mast.
The French Embassy in the UK tweeted: "Ambassador Bermann: thanks @David_Cameron for your support on atrocious attacks. France knows it can always count on UK solidarity in crisis"
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.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 should call 0207 008 0000.It said people with concerns about British relatives or friends in Paris should call 0207 008 0000.
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 that he had "conveyed my condolences" to his French counterpart Laurent Fabius, adding that the UK "stands with France".
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.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". Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the world needed to "look for peace" in the wake of the "horrific" attacks in Paris.
He said the atrocity was an attack on "all of us who stand for the kind of fair and inclusive societies we want to live in".
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", 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."