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David Cameron has warned "we must be prepared for a number of British casualties" after nearly 130 people died in "brutal" attacks in Paris. David Cameron has warned "we must be prepared for a number of British casualties" after nearly 130 people died in the "brutal" attacks in Paris.
The UK PM, who convened a Cobra emergency response committee meeting on Saturday, said Britain's terror threat level remained at "severe", but the Paris attacks would prompt a review. The UK PM, who earlier convened a Cobra emergency response committee meeting, said Britain's terror threat level remained at "severe", but the Paris attacks would prompt a review.
He also said "however much we prepare, we in the UK face the same threat".He also said "however much we prepare, we in the UK face the same threat".
He told the French people: "Your pain is our pain, your fight is our fight."He told the French people: "Your pain is our pain, your fight is our fight."
On Friday evening a series of attacks were carried out across Paris, reportedly by eight gunmen and suicide bombers.On Friday evening a series of attacks were carried out across Paris, reportedly by eight gunmen and suicide bombers.
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Islamic State militants have claimed responsibility, and Mr Cameron said 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". The Islamic State militant group has said it carried out the attacks, and Mr Cameron said 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. So more than ever we should come together and stand united and carry on with the way of life that we love." 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."
The Foreign Office said it was "urgently investigating" whether any British nationals had been caught up in the Paris incidents.The Foreign Office said it was "urgently investigating" whether any British nationals had been caught up in the Paris incidents.
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.
The London School of Economics tweeted that one of its former students Valentin Ribet had been killed in the attacks.
The nationality of Mr Ribet, who graduated in 2014 and had been working in Paris, is not yet known.
As a sign of solidarity, Tower Bridge in London is to be lit up in the colours of the Tricolour later.As a sign of solidarity, Tower Bridge in London is to be lit up in the colours of the Tricolour later.
Flags are being flown at half mast at Downing Street and the French Embassy in London, while a vigil is planned in Trafalgar Square later.Flags are being flown at half mast at Downing Street and the French Embassy in London, while a vigil is planned in Trafalgar Square later.
Groups taking part in the vigil include the Muslim Council of Britain and the Christian-Muslim Forum.
"Terrorism has no religion - and today's event will show solidarity and how we are all united in our prayers for those killed and injured," said Catriona Robertson, the director of the Christian-Muslim Forum.
UK police said there would be strengthened policing at ports and more police at public events in the coming days.UK police said there would be strengthened policing at ports and more police 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.
Meanwhile, police have confirmed Gatwick Airport's North Terminal has been evacuated and they are dealing with a "suspicious package".Meanwhile, police have confirmed Gatwick Airport's North Terminal has been evacuated and they are dealing with a "suspicious package".
Officers said a man who "discarded an item at the airport" had been arrested.Officers said a man who "discarded an item at the airport" had been arrested.
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 the French president, 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 the French president, 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."
French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency, raised the security threat level to its highest point and declared three days of national mourning.French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency, raised the security threat level to its highest point and declared 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.
Eyewitness: 'People started screaming' Eyewitnesses: 'People started screaming'
Nottingham student Hanna Corbett has described the moment attackers 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.
"It felt like we were in there for ages, but it could have been just like five minutes, 10 minutes, and we were all just on the floor and the lights were on and there was banging, and it just didn't seem like a real gun, you know. "[People were] crawling over each other, just trying to climb out of fire exits. It was pretty inhumane."
"I've never heard one before. Then people just like 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.
He said: "We were dealt a pretty lucky hand to have been so close to it and get out pretty much unscathed."