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UK condemns India gun 'outrage' Brown condemns attacks in Mumbai
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The UK has condemned shootings in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) which have killed at least 78 people and injured about 200. UK leaders have condemned the shootings in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) which have killed at least 80 people.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the attacks as "outrageous" and Foreign Secretary David Miliband said lives of "many innocent victims" were claimed. Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the attacks were outrageous and would be met with a "vigorous response". He said the UK would stand solidly with India.
Police said the incidents were co-ordinated terrorist attacks. British tourist Liam Butler said panic started after the "crack-crack-crack" of gunfire and there was "pandemonium".
British tourist Liam Butler said panic started after the sound of gunfire and that there was "pandemonium". The Foreign Office has issued an emergency number for people with relatives in Mumbai: 0207 008 0000.
Condemned 'unreservedly'Condemned 'unreservedly'
Gunmen were reported to be holding westerners hostage at the Taj Mahal and another nearby hotel, the Trident. Police in Mumbai said the shootings, which injured about another 200 people, were co-ordinated terrorist attacks.
Mr Brown said: "These outrageous attacks in Mumbai will be met with a vigorous response.Mr Brown said: "These outrageous attacks in Mumbai will be met with a vigorous response.
"I have sent a message to Prime Minister Singh that the UK stands solidly with his government as they respond, and to offer all necessary help. Urgent action is under way to offer every possible protection to British citizens in the region.""I have sent a message to Prime Minister Singh that the UK stands solidly with his government as they respond, and to offer all necessary help. Urgent action is under way to offer every possible protection to British citizens in the region."
Mr Miliband said he condemned the attacks "unreservedly". Foreign Secretary David Miliband said he condemned the attacks "unreservedly".
"Today's attacks in Mumbai which have claimed many innocent victims remind us, yet again, of the threat we face from violent extremists," he said. "Today's attacks in Mumbai which have claimed many innocent victims remind us, yet again, of the threat we face from violent extremists," he said. India and Britain stand together at this time in the face of terrorism Tory leader David Cameron
"Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured. The UK and India will continue their joint efforts to counter the actions of terrorists.""Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured. The UK and India will continue their joint efforts to counter the actions of terrorists."
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said: "When violent terrorism raises its ugly head, it is crucial that the international community stands together.
"India and Britain have close historical ties which should rightly prompt a signal of strong support from Britain to the Indian government."
Conservative leader David Cameron said his thoughts were with all those who had been caught up in the attacks.
He added: "India and Britain stand together at this time in the face of terrorism."
Indiscriminate firingIndiscriminate firing
Gunmen opened fire at about 2300 local time at sites in southern Mumbai including a train station, two five-star hotels, a hospital and a restaurant popular with tourists.Gunmen opened fire at about 2300 local time at sites in southern Mumbai including a train station, two five-star hotels, a hospital and a restaurant popular with tourists.
At least two blasts, suspected to be grenade attacks, were reported alongside the shootings. Police said the gunmen had fired indiscriminately.At least two blasts, suspected to be grenade attacks, were reported alongside the shootings. Police said the gunmen had fired indiscriminately.
Mr Butler told BBC News: "We suddenly heard the crack-crack-crack and we looked up expecting fireworks but then other people said 'no you can't go back that way'. We couldn't go back to our taxi. Mr Butler told BBC News: "We suddenly heard the crack-crack-crack and we looked up expecting fireworks but then other people said 'no you can't go back that way'. We couldn't go back to our taxis.
"Obviously the panic started and we managed to get into a taxi but you'd go down one road, it would close off, you'd go down another road, it was pandemonium.""Obviously the panic started and we managed to get into a taxi but you'd go down one road, it would close off, you'd go down another road, it was pandemonium."
There has been a wave of bombings in Indian cities in recent months which has left scores of people dead. Middlesex cricket captain Shaun Udal said the team had postponed plans to fly to Mumbai on Thursday for the inaugural Twenty20 Champions League competition.
The Foreign Office has issued a number for families with relatives in Mumbai to ring if they have safety concerns 0207 008 0000 The tournament is still set to go ahead but with the Mumbai matches moved to Bangalore.
There has been a wave of bombings in Indian cities in recent months which have left scores of people dead.