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Orlando shootings: Vigils held around the UK | Orlando shootings: Vigils held around the UK |
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Vigils are being held across the UK in memory of the 49 people killed in a shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando. | Vigils are being held across the UK in memory of the 49 people killed in a shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando. |
Events are taking place in various cities to show solidarity and support for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people worldwide. | Events are taking place in various cities to show solidarity and support for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people worldwide. |
Hundreds of people have gathered in Glasgow's George Square, while London's vigil is being held in Soho. | Hundreds of people have gathered in Glasgow's George Square, while London's vigil is being held in Soho. |
US authorities say gunman Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to so-called Islamic State shortly before Sunday's attack. | US authorities say gunman Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to so-called Islamic State shortly before Sunday's attack. |
Meanwhile, UK police are reviewing security for large-scale public events following the killings. | Meanwhile, UK police are reviewing security for large-scale public events following the killings. |
Home Secretary Theresa May told MPs it was right to examine security for forthcoming Gay Pride celebrations but said there were no plans for events to be cancelled. | Home Secretary Theresa May told MPs it was right to examine security for forthcoming Gay Pride celebrations but said there were no plans for events to be cancelled. |
'Shoulder to shoulder' | |
Live updates | Live updates |
How attacks unfolded | How attacks unfolded |
Who was Omar Mateen? | Who was Omar Mateen? |
'All walks of life' | 'All walks of life' |
Some 600 people have gathered in Glasgow's George Square, where floral tributes and lit candles have been placed. A rainbow flag is flying at half mast on Glasgow City Chambers. | Some 600 people have gathered in Glasgow's George Square, where floral tributes and lit candles have been placed. A rainbow flag is flying at half mast on Glasgow City Chambers. |
Organiser Ciara McGuire said: "We're from Free Pride which is an LGBT community group in Glasgow and we just felt we needed a place where people could come and be around friends, and show solidarity with the people in Orlando as well." | |
The Soho vigil was attended by the new London mayor, Sadiq Khan. | |
Hundreds of people have gathered in Old Compton Street, at the heart of London's gay community, where the Admiral Duncan pub is located. Three people were killed and many more injured in a nailbomb attack on the gay pub in 1999. | Hundreds of people have gathered in Old Compton Street, at the heart of London's gay community, where the Admiral Duncan pub is located. Three people were killed and many more injured in a nailbomb attack on the gay pub in 1999. |
The BBC's Rebecca Café, who is in Soho, says it is a subdued scene. | The BBC's Rebecca Café, who is in Soho, says it is a subdued scene. |
"Those gathered here say they are nervous, particularly as the annual Pride in London event is only a couple of weeks away, but they are determined to stand in unity," she said. | "Those gathered here say they are nervous, particularly as the annual Pride in London event is only a couple of weeks away, but they are determined to stand in unity," she said. |
The vigil has been organised by the group London Stands With Orlando, whose description of the Soho vigil is, "London's gay village joins hands to honour victims of Pulse shooting". | The vigil has been organised by the group London Stands With Orlando, whose description of the Soho vigil is, "London's gay village joins hands to honour victims of Pulse shooting". |
It wrote on its Facebook page: "This evening's commemorative event is open to everybody, from all walks of life. We will stand together in solidarity against all who fight against the principles of peace, equality and liberty." | |
Vigils were also held in Birmingham, Manchester, Brighton, Leeds and Nottingham, with more planned in the coming weeks. | |
'Utterly evil' | 'Utterly evil' |
The attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida is the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history. It ended when police shot Mateen dead. It also left 53 people injured. | The attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida is the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history. It ended when police shot Mateen dead. It also left 53 people injured. |
Responding to an urgent question in the Commons, Mrs May said she was not aware of any British nationals being caught up in the shootings. | Responding to an urgent question in the Commons, Mrs May said she was not aware of any British nationals being caught up in the shootings. |
The "utterly evil" attack had been "designed to spread fear", she said, adding: "We will not tolerate such bigotry and violence". | The "utterly evil" attack had been "designed to spread fear", she said, adding: "We will not tolerate such bigotry and violence". |
The UK has some of the toughest gun laws in the world, she said. | The UK has some of the toughest gun laws in the world, she said. |
MPs held a minute's silence in the Commons in memory of the Orlando victims. | |
Mrs May also said seven UK terror plots had been disrupted in the last 18 months, all inspired by so-called Islamic State, with the overall threat level remaining at severe. | Mrs May also said seven UK terror plots had been disrupted in the last 18 months, all inspired by so-called Islamic State, with the overall threat level remaining at severe. |
The Metropolitan Police said it had increased patrols in "prime locations", as well as continuing to work "closely and engage with the LGBT community". | The Metropolitan Police said it had increased patrols in "prime locations", as well as continuing to work "closely and engage with the LGBT community". |
There is "no intelligence to suggest an increased risk in London", the force added in a statement. | There is "no intelligence to suggest an increased risk in London", the force added in a statement. |
On Saturday, 25 June, Pride in London hold their annual parade and related events for the LGBT community. | |
Downing Street said Prime Minister David Cameron had written to US President Barack Obama "to underline our shock here and our support for the US people as they deal with this incident". | Downing Street said Prime Minister David Cameron had written to US President Barack Obama "to underline our shock here and our support for the US people as they deal with this incident". |
A Number 10 spokeswoman said the PM was being regularly briefed on the situation. | A Number 10 spokeswoman said the PM was being regularly briefed on the situation. |
A spokeswoman for the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) said police forces across the country would be reviewing security around events in their areas. | A spokeswoman for the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) said police forces across the country would be reviewing security around events in their areas. |