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Nice attack: UK must redouble efforts on terror - May Nice attack: UK must redouble efforts on terror - May
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Prime Minister Theresa May said the UK must redouble its efforts to defeat terrorism, as she condemned the "brutal murderers" behind the Nice attack.Prime Minister Theresa May said the UK must redouble its efforts to defeat terrorism, as she condemned the "brutal murderers" behind the Nice attack.
Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with France after the "horrifying" attack, Mrs May said.Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with France after the "horrifying" attack, Mrs May said.
At least 84 people were killed when a lorry crashed into a crowd, in what French President Francois Hollande has described as a terrorist attack. At least 84 people were killed when a lorry was driven into a crowd, in what French President Francois Hollande has described as a terrorist attack.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said at least one UK national had been injured.Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said at least one UK national had been injured.
A meeting has been called of senior officials in the government's emergency Cobra committee to see what Britain can do to help, the prime minister said.A meeting has been called of senior officials in the government's emergency Cobra committee to see what Britain can do to help, the prime minister said.
A French flag is being flown at half mast above No 10.A French flag is being flown at half mast above No 10.
A number of Britons in Nice have described "horrendous" scenes as the lorry ploughed into packed crowds gathered for Bastille Day celebrations. A number of Britons in Nice have described "horrendous" scenes as the lorry ploughed into packed crowds gathered for Bastille Day celebrations. The driver was later shot dead.
The Foreign Office advised those in the area to contact friends and family to let them know they are safe. The British embassy has opened a crisis centre with a 24 hour number: 0033 1 4451 3100. The Foreign Office advised those in the area to contact friends and family to let them know they are safe. The British embassy has opened a crisis centre with a 24 hour number: 0033 1 4451 3100. The French authorities have also set up a hotline: 0031 1 4317 5646.
British ambassador to France Julian King said he was on his way to Nice to join a team assisting British nationals. Mrs May said she would speak to President Hollande "and make clear that the United Kingdom stands shoulder to shoulder with France today as we have done so often in the past".
Mr Johnson said one UK national had been confirmed among the injured, but it was too "early to say" how many other Britons may be affected. "If as we fear this was a terrorist attack then we must redouble our efforts to defeat these brutal murderers who want to destroy our way of life," she said.
Cabinet ministers would meet later to discuss "the implications for this country if any", he said. Mrs May said the government was "already making more funding available" for security services and policing, and senior officials would review procedures.
'Continuing threat' London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he would be reviewing the capital's safety measures in light of the attack.
Mr Johnson said his thoughts were with the people of France and Nice, adding the attack was an "appalling incident". Attacker identified
"If this is a terrorist incident as it appears to be, this represents a continuing threat to us and the whole of Europe and we must meet it together," he said.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he would be reviewing the city's safety measures in light of the attack.
The attack in Nice's Promenade des Anglais happened at about 23:00 local time during celebrations to mark Bastille Day - France's national day.The attack in Nice's Promenade des Anglais happened at about 23:00 local time during celebrations to mark Bastille Day - France's national day.
French prosecutors said the lorry drove 2km (1.2 miles) through a large crowd, killing at least 84 and injuring about 50 people, 18 of them critically. Christian Estrosi, mayor of Nice, said about 10 children had been killed.French prosecutors said the lorry drove 2km (1.2 miles) through a large crowd, killing at least 84 and injuring about 50 people, 18 of them critically. Christian Estrosi, mayor of Nice, said about 10 children had been killed.
President Hollande said "all of France is under the threat of Islamic terrorism". French media reports say he has been identified as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, who lived locally.
Paddy Mullan, from Northern Ireland, was standing on the promenade when the truck "came out nowhere" and started "ploughing" into the crowd.Paddy Mullan, from Northern Ireland, was standing on the promenade when the truck "came out nowhere" and started "ploughing" into the crowd.
He told BBC Radio Foyle: "This lorry just mounted the kerb, across the street from us and the next thing, all you could hear was banging and shouting and screaming,"He told BBC Radio Foyle: "This lorry just mounted the kerb, across the street from us and the next thing, all you could hear was banging and shouting and screaming,"
'People running, screaming''People running, screaming'
A former British serviceman, Will Shore, was in a nearby bar, and ran towards the scene to find out what was going on.A former British serviceman, Will Shore, was in a nearby bar, and ran towards the scene to find out what was going on.
"It was quite chaotic really, there was a lot of people screaming, running around, people were kind of being pushed over I think from people just being so frightened about what was going on, especially after hearing the gunshots.""It was quite chaotic really, there was a lot of people screaming, running around, people were kind of being pushed over I think from people just being so frightened about what was going on, especially after hearing the gunshots."
Joel Fenster, a British tourist in Nice, told the BBC he hid behind a car alongside a mother trying to reassure her young daughter.Joel Fenster, a British tourist in Nice, told the BBC he hid behind a car alongside a mother trying to reassure her young daughter.
"And then later crouching in the restaurant with a whole load of young children as they're trying to keep them calm and of course they can't and they're crying - and watching that really was I think the most heartbreaking thing," he said."And then later crouching in the restaurant with a whole load of young children as they're trying to keep them calm and of course they can't and they're crying - and watching that really was I think the most heartbreaking thing," he said.
A UK Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are deeply concerned about reports of an incident in Nice and are in touch with the local authorities to seek more information."A UK Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are deeply concerned about reports of an incident in Nice and are in touch with the local authorities to seek more information."
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was among those to express his sorrow, tweeting: "As the French rejoice in their liberty, human evil kills the innocent cruelly. Let us weep with them, let us stand with them #PrayForNice."Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was among those to express his sorrow, tweeting: "As the French rejoice in their liberty, human evil kills the innocent cruelly. Let us weep with them, let us stand with them #PrayForNice."
People are leaving flowers at London's French embassy in Knightsbridge, where flags have also been lowered as a mark of respect to the victims.People are leaving flowers at London's French embassy in Knightsbridge, where flags have also been lowered as a mark of respect to the victims.
France has declared three days of national mourning, beginning on Saturday.
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