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David Cameron condemns Norway attacks | |
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Prime Minister David Cameron has said he was "outraged" at the attacks in Norway which have reportedly left at least 11 people dead. | |
He said he has spoken to the country's PM Jens Stoltenberg to express the UK's condolences and offered assistance in tracking down the perpetrators. | |
A bombing in Oslo severely damaged government offices and several people are reported dead at a youth camp. | |
Diplomats say they are checking whether any British nationals are affected. | Diplomats say they are checking whether any British nationals are affected. |
Mr Cameron said: "My thoughts are with the wounded and those who have lost friends and family, and I know everyone in Britain will feel the same. | |
"These attacks are a stark reminder of the threat we all face from terrorism. | |
"I have called Prime Minister Stoltenberg this evening to express my sincere condolences and to let him know that our thoughts are with the Norwegian people at this tragic time. | |
"I have offered Britain's help, including through our close intelligence cooperation." | |
The UK's ambassador to Norway, Jane Owen, told the BBC: "We are in touch with the Norwegian government at all levels and also with the police who are trying to work very hard to establish what has happened. | The UK's ambassador to Norway, Jane Owen, told the BBC: "We are in touch with the Norwegian government at all levels and also with the police who are trying to work very hard to establish what has happened. |
"We are also in very close touch with hospitals and other services to try and establish whether there are any British citizens affected we can help." | "We are also in very close touch with hospitals and other services to try and establish whether there are any British citizens affected we can help." |
She added it was believed to have been the first attack of its kind in the country but said: "The Oslo government, however, has been aware for a long time of the potential danger and threat and have been working to combat it. And we indeed have been working very closely with them on the terrorism agenda." | She added it was believed to have been the first attack of its kind in the country but said: "The Oslo government, however, has been aware for a long time of the potential danger and threat and have been working to combat it. And we indeed have been working very closely with them on the terrorism agenda." |
Embassy assistance | Embassy assistance |
Around 250,000 British tourists visit Norway every year, the Foreign Office says. | Around 250,000 British tourists visit Norway every year, the Foreign Office says. |
Advice on the Foreign Office website recommends that British nationals currently in Norway should stay indoors for the time being. | Advice on the Foreign Office website recommends that British nationals currently in Norway should stay indoors for the time being. |
"British nationals are advised to exercise caution, monitor local media reporting and follow local advice given by the emergency services," it says. | "British nationals are advised to exercise caution, monitor local media reporting and follow local advice given by the emergency services," it says. |
Shortly after news of the shooting emerged, Norwegian media said at least four people were killed when a man opened fire indiscriminately at a Labour Party youth camp in Utoeya, an island outside the capital. | Shortly after news of the shooting emerged, Norwegian media said at least four people were killed when a man opened fire indiscriminately at a Labour Party youth camp in Utoeya, an island outside the capital. |
No group has said they carried out the two attacks but police say they believe the bomb blast and the youth camp shootings to be linked. | No group has said they carried out the two attacks but police say they believe the bomb blast and the youth camp shootings to be linked. |
Foreign Secretary William Hague said Britain stood "shoulder-to-shoulder with Norway and all our international allies" after the "horrific" attack. | |
"Our embassy stands ready to provide assistance to any British nationals who may have been caught up in the attack." | |
Scotland's finance secretary John Swinney also sent a message of condolence to Norway. | Scotland's finance secretary John Swinney also sent a message of condolence to Norway. |
He said: "I have spoken with David Windmill, the honorary consul general, this afternoon and conveyed on behalf of the Scottish government our deepest sympathy and condolences." | |