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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. Police numbers have been stepped up at key UK locations after the terror attacks in Brussels, which are feared to have killed at least 26 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. It is understood one British person may have been injured, London Mayor Boris Johnson said.
The Foreign Office is advising UK nationals to avoid crowds and issued an emergency number - 020 7008 0000. The UK's senior counter-terror officer said raising security was a precaution. The Foreign Office is advising Britons in Belgium to avoid crowds.
It has also issued an emergency number - 020 7008 0000.
Prime Minister David Cameron chaired an emergency Cobra meeting to determine the UK's response to the explosions.
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 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. Mr Cameron tweeted: "I am shocked and concerned by the events in Brussels. We will do everything we can to help."
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."
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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.
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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 was 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.