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Brussels explosions: UK police step up patrols after attacks | Brussels explosions: UK police step up patrols after attacks |
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Police numbers have been stepped up at key UK locations after the terror attacks in Brussels, which are feared to have killed at least 28 people. | |
The blasts hit Brussels Airport and a metro station shortly after 07:00 GMT. | The blasts hit Brussels Airport and a metro station shortly after 07:00 GMT. |
The UK's most senior counter-terror officer said raising security was a precaution. PM David Cameron is also holding a Cobra emergency meeting. | |
The Foreign Office is advising UK nationals to avoid crowds and issued an emergency number - 020 7008 0000. | The Foreign Office is advising UK nationals to avoid crowds and issued an emergency number - 020 7008 0000. |
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel told a press conference "scores" of people had been killed or injured in the attacks at the airport and Maelbeek metro station. | Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel told a press conference "scores" of people had been killed or injured in the attacks at the airport and Maelbeek metro station. |
The Belgian government has not confirmed casualty numbers. Brussels transport officials said 15 died at Maelbeek and media have reported up to 13 dead at the airport terminal. | |
The Belgian prosecutor said it was "probably a suicide bomber" who struck the airport. | The Belgian prosecutor said it was "probably a suicide bomber" who struck the airport. |
'Do all we can' | 'Do all we can' |
Heathrow and Gatwick airports have stepped up security, while flights between the UK and Brussels are disrupted. | Heathrow and Gatwick airports have stepped up security, while flights between the UK and Brussels are disrupted. |
Brussels Airport issued a statement confirming all flights were cancelled, with passengers advised to contact their airlines. | Brussels Airport issued a statement confirming all flights were cancelled, with passengers advised to contact their airlines. |
Flights from the UK that were in the air when the attacks happened have been diverted to other Belgian and Dutch airports. | Flights from the UK that were in the air when the attacks happened have been diverted to other Belgian and Dutch airports. |
Mr Cameron, who is chairing a Cobra meeting on Tuesday, tweeted: I am shocked and concerned by the events in Brussels. We will do everything we can to help." | |
Brussels explosions 'leave 20 dead' | Brussels explosions 'leave 20 dead' |
Brussels blasts - latest updates | Brussels blasts - latest updates |
In Pictures: Brussels blasts | In Pictures: Brussels blasts |
The attacks come four days after Salah Abdeslam, a key suspect in the Paris attacks, was captured in Brussels. | The attacks come four days after Salah Abdeslam, a key suspect in the Paris attacks, was captured in Brussels. |
Belgium has raised its terror threat to its highest level. | Belgium has raised its terror threat to its highest level. |
In the latest developments: | In the latest developments: |
The UK's most senior counter-terrorism officer, Mark Rowley, said the increased police presence was not in response to any specific information or intelligence. | The UK's most senior counter-terrorism officer, Mark Rowley, said the increased police presence was not in response to any specific information or intelligence. |
In London, he said the Met were putting more police on duty to carry out patrols at key locations. | In London, he said the Met were putting more police on duty to carry out patrols at key locations. |
"Our thoughts are with the people of Brussels following this morning's horrific attacks," he said. | "Our thoughts are with the people of Brussels following this morning's horrific attacks," he said. |
Greater Manchester Police said it had also increased patrols - but not in response to any specific threat. | Greater Manchester Police said it had also increased patrols - but not in response to any specific threat. |
The UK terror threat level has stayed at "severe" since August 2014, meaning an attack is highly likely. | The UK terror threat level has stayed at "severe" since August 2014, meaning an attack is highly likely. |