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Paris attacks: Briton confirmed among dead Paris attacks: Briton confirmed among dead
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One Briton was among at least 129 people killed in attacks in Paris, the Foreign Office has confirmed.One Briton was among at least 129 people killed in attacks in Paris, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
A government source said there are fears more UK deaths will be confirmed. A government source said there were fears a "handful" of British people had been killed and "about the same number" were being treated in hospitals.
The attacks were carried out across the city on Friday evening. France's president described them as an "act of war" by so-called Islamic State (IS). France's president said the Friday's attacks were an "act of war" by so-called Islamic State (IS).
UK Prime Minister David Cameron said Britain's terror threat level remained at "severe", but the attacks would prompt a review. UK PM David Cameron said Britain's terror threat level - currently "severe" - would be reviewed.
He said "however much we prepare, we in the UK face the same threat". He said "however much we prepare, we in the UK face the same threat" as France.
'Picture unclear'
The Foreign Office said the dead Briton's next of kin had been informed.The Foreign Office said the dead Briton's next of kin had been informed.
A government source added: "The picture is still unclear. We know of one death already, we fear there may be a handful of British fatalities and about the same number are being treated for their injuries in hospital. French President Francois Hollande said the attacks were carried out by eight gunmen and suicide bombers.
"Our thoughts are with all those affected and we are doing everything we can to support them at this tragic time."
Friday's attacks were reportedly carried out by eight gunmen and suicide bombers.
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IS has said it carried out the attacks, and Mr Cameron said earlier it showed the threat from the group was "evolving", with a "new degree of planning and co-ordination and a greater ambition for mass-casualty attacks".IS has said it carried out the attacks, and Mr Cameron said earlier it showed the threat from the group was "evolving", with a "new degree of planning and co-ordination and a greater ambition for mass-casualty attacks".
He added: "The terrorists' aim is clear: it is to divide us and to destroy our way of life.He added: "The terrorists' aim is clear: it is to divide us and to destroy our way of life.
"So, more than ever, we should come together and stand united and carry on with the way of life that we love.""So, more than ever, we should come together and stand united and carry on with the way of life that we love."
Mr Cameron, who earlier attended a Cobra emergency response committee meeting, also told the French people: "Your pain is our pain, your fight is our fight."Mr Cameron, who earlier attended a Cobra emergency response committee meeting, also told the French people: "Your pain is our pain, your fight is our fight."
He has also called the French President Francois Hollande to express his condolences. He has also called President Hollande to express his condolences.
In other developments:In other developments:
UK police said there would be strengthened policing at ports, and more officers at public events in the coming days.UK police said there would be strengthened policing at ports, and more officers at public events in the coming days.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said police would "urgently review" tactics to deal with firearms attacks in light of the Paris killings.Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said police would "urgently review" tactics to deal with firearms attacks in light of the Paris killings.
"The scale of the attacks and the range of weaponry used by the terrorists are a serious cause for concern," he added."The scale of the attacks and the range of weaponry used by the terrorists are a serious cause for concern," he added.
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:
The Queen has sent a message to President Hollande, saying: "Prince Philip and I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the terrible loss of life in Paris. We send our most sincere condolences to you, the families of those who have died and the French people."The Queen has sent a message to President Hollande, saying: "Prince Philip and I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the terrible loss of life in Paris. We send our most sincere condolences to you, the families of those who have died and the French people."
Mr Hollande has declared a state of emergency, raised the security threat level to its highest point and announced three days of national mourning.Mr Hollande has declared a state of emergency, raised the security threat level to its highest point and announced three days of national mourning.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described what happened in the French capital on Friday as "horrific and immoral".Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described what happened in the French capital on Friday as "horrific and immoral".
"I have cancelled my engagements today to hold discussions on events in France with shadow cabinet colleagues and be briefed by Downing Street security officials," he said."I have cancelled my engagements today to hold discussions on events in France with shadow cabinet colleagues and be briefed by Downing Street security officials," he said.
In a joint statement, the heads of state in the European Union - including the UK - said: "This shameful act of terrorism will only achieve the opposite of its purpose, which was to divide, frighten, and sow hatred."In a joint statement, the heads of state in the European Union - including the UK - said: "This shameful act of terrorism will only achieve the opposite of its purpose, which was to divide, frighten, and sow hatred."
Eyewitnesses: 'People started screaming'Eyewitnesses: 'People started screaming'
Nottingham student Hanna Corbett has described the moment attackers in Paris stormed into the Bataclan concert hall during a gig by the Eagles of Death Metal.Nottingham student Hanna Corbett has described the moment attackers in Paris stormed into the Bataclan concert hall during a gig by the Eagles of Death Metal.
"It was towards the end of the concert and it sounded like firecrackers or fireworks," she said."It was towards the end of the concert and it sounded like firecrackers or fireworks," she said.
"People started screaming and the lead singer looked startled and he ran off-stage. Then the lights went on and then everyone dropped to the floor."People started screaming and the lead singer looked startled and he ran off-stage. Then the lights went on and then everyone dropped to the floor.
"[People were] crawling over each other, just trying to climb out of fire exits. It was pretty inhumane.""[People were] crawling over each other, just trying to climb out of fire exits. It was pretty inhumane."
Hanna was with her friend Jack, also a student in Nottingham, who said he saw one of the gunmen and dropped to the floor.Hanna was with her friend Jack, also a student in Nottingham, who said he saw one of the gunmen and dropped to the floor.
He said: "We were dealt a pretty lucky hand to have been so close to it and get out pretty much unscathed."He said: "We were dealt a pretty lucky hand to have been so close to it and get out pretty much unscathed."