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| Charlie Hebdo: UK police mark minute's silence for victims | Charlie Hebdo: UK police mark minute's silence for victims |
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| Police forces across the UK have marked a minute's silence to show respect for two officers killed by gunmen at the Paris office of magazine Charlie Hebdo. | Police forces across the UK have marked a minute's silence to show respect for two officers killed by gunmen at the Paris office of magazine Charlie Hebdo. |
| The Association of Chief Police Officers and the Police Federation wanted the tribute after 12 people were killed, including eight journalists. | The Association of Chief Police Officers and the Police Federation wanted the tribute after 12 people were killed, including eight journalists. |
| Acpo vice-president Sir Peter Fahy said UK officers "stand in solidarity". | Acpo vice-president Sir Peter Fahy said UK officers "stand in solidarity". |
| The silence came as UK government emergency committee Cobra met to discuss Wednesday's attack. | The silence came as UK government emergency committee Cobra met to discuss Wednesday's attack. |
| Home Secretary Theresa May chaired the gathering of ministers, police and security advisers in London. | Home Secretary Theresa May chaired the gathering of ministers, police and security advisers in London. |
| Prime Minister David Cameron has offered France "any assistance our intelligence agencies can give" after the shootings, which also killed a maintenance worker and a visitor to the office of the satirical publication. | Prime Minister David Cameron has offered France "any assistance our intelligence agencies can give" after the shootings, which also killed a maintenance worker and a visitor to the office of the satirical publication. |
| The police forces' silence came 24 hours after the attack. | The police forces' silence came 24 hours after the attack. |
| The National Union of Journalists called on its members to mark a minute's silence at 11:00 GMT - when a minute's silence was being observed in France - following what it described as the "shocking and sickening assassinations". | |
| Sir Peter, chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, said: "All members of the British police forces are shocked at the savagery of this attack. | Sir Peter, chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, said: "All members of the British police forces are shocked at the savagery of this attack. |
| "In any democratic society it is the role of the police to protect basic human rights and our two French colleagues died protecting free speech. | "In any democratic society it is the role of the police to protect basic human rights and our two French colleagues died protecting free speech. |
| "They knew the risks they were facing in carrying out their duty and clearly showed great bravery in trying to prevent the terrorists murdering others. We stand in solidarity and express our great sympathy for their families and friends." | "They knew the risks they were facing in carrying out their duty and clearly showed great bravery in trying to prevent the terrorists murdering others. We stand in solidarity and express our great sympathy for their families and friends." |
| Craig Mackey, deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, said: "Today was about remembering our colleagues in France and remembering the terrible events of yesterday." | |
| French flags have also been flown at half-mast, including at the offices of Glasgow City Council. | |
| Security 'stepped up' | Security 'stepped up' |
| BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said government sources did not believe there was any increased threat to the UK and therefore thought it was unlikely the terrorism threat level would be raised from "severe". | BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said government sources did not believe there was any increased threat to the UK and therefore thought it was unlikely the terrorism threat level would be raised from "severe". |
| "However, it is understood security is being stepped up at rail and ferry terminals - although sources say they have no reason to believe the gunmen may try to flee to Britain," he added. | "However, it is understood security is being stepped up at rail and ferry terminals - although sources say they have no reason to believe the gunmen may try to flee to Britain," he added. |
| Mrs May is understood to have been briefed on the risk of "copycat" attacks, and any possible threat to media offices in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings. | Mrs May is understood to have been briefed on the risk of "copycat" attacks, and any possible threat to media offices in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings. |
| Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square, central London, on Wednesday evening, in a silent vigil for those killed and injured in Paris. | Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square, central London, on Wednesday evening, in a silent vigil for those killed and injured in Paris. |
| The Queen has offered "sincere condolences" to victims and their families. | The Queen has offered "sincere condolences" to victims and their families. |
| Advice for British visitors to France on the Foreign Office website has been amended to read: "A number of people have been killed and injured. If you're in Paris or the Ile-de-France area, take extra care and follow the security advice issued by the French authorities." | Advice for British visitors to France on the Foreign Office website has been amended to read: "A number of people have been killed and injured. If you're in Paris or the Ile-de-France area, take extra care and follow the security advice issued by the French authorities." |
| 'Barbaric attack' | 'Barbaric attack' |
| A major manhunt was launched for the gunmen and a police operation took place in Reims, north-east of Paris, overnight. | A major manhunt was launched for the gunmen and a police operation took place in Reims, north-east of Paris, overnight. |
| Arrest warrants have been issued for Cherif Kouachi, 32, and his brother Said, 34, who police believe to be "armed and dangerous". | Arrest warrants have been issued for Cherif Kouachi, 32, and his brother Said, 34, who police believe to be "armed and dangerous". |
| French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Thursday morning that several people had been detained as part of the search for the two men. He added that both suspects had been known to intelligence services. | French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Thursday morning that several people had been detained as part of the search for the two men. He added that both suspects had been known to intelligence services. |
| Another suspect, Hamyd Mourad, 18, was named earlier in a police document, according to media reports. But it was later reported that he had handed himself in to police. | Another suspect, Hamyd Mourad, 18, was named earlier in a police document, according to media reports. But it was later reported that he had handed himself in to police. |
| The weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo has courted controversy in the past with its irreverent take on news and current affairs. It was firebombed in November 2011 a day after it carried a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad. | The weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo has courted controversy in the past with its irreverent take on news and current affairs. It was firebombed in November 2011 a day after it carried a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad. |
| Mr Cameron and Labour leader Ed Miliband have vowed to defend democracy and press freedom. | Mr Cameron and Labour leader Ed Miliband have vowed to defend democracy and press freedom. |
| Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Cameron said: "We stand squarely for free speech and democracy. These people will never be able to take us off those values." | Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Cameron said: "We stand squarely for free speech and democracy. These people will never be able to take us off those values." |
| Mr Miliband told MPs: "We stand in solidarity with the people of France against this evil terrorist attack by people intent on attacking our democratic way of life and freedom of speech." | Mr Miliband told MPs: "We stand in solidarity with the people of France against this evil terrorist attack by people intent on attacking our democratic way of life and freedom of speech." |
| Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg described the killings as a "barbaric attack on freedom of speech". | Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg described the killings as a "barbaric attack on freedom of speech". |
| He later accused Nigel Farage of trying to "make political points" after the UKIP leader said the attacks raised questions about what he called a "gross policy of multiculturalism". | |
| The UK terror threat level was raised from "substantial" to "severe" earlier this year amid fears over the risk posed by Britons fighting with militants abroad. | The UK terror threat level was raised from "substantial" to "severe" earlier this year amid fears over the risk posed by Britons fighting with militants abroad. |
| Speaking during a Commons debate on the government's Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill on Wednesday, the home secretary said the attack showed the threat in countries across the world was "grave and relentless". | Speaking during a Commons debate on the government's Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill on Wednesday, the home secretary said the attack showed the threat in countries across the world was "grave and relentless". |
| The bill, in its final Commons stages, contains measures to restrict the movements of Britons suspected of travelling abroad for terrorism and strengthen terror-monitoring powers in the UK. | The bill, in its final Commons stages, contains measures to restrict the movements of Britons suspected of travelling abroad for terrorism and strengthen terror-monitoring powers in the UK. |