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'Britons' role' in attacks probed | 'Britons' role' in attacks probed |
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UK officials have confirmed they are investigating reports of Britons being among those who carried out the attacks in Mumbai. | |
It follows a report on Indian news channel NDTV that there were British citizens among the militants. | It follows a report on Indian news channel NDTV that there were British citizens among the militants. |
British security sources have told the BBC they are asking their Indian counterparts for information. | British security sources have told the BBC they are asking their Indian counterparts for information. |
But Foreign Secretary David Miliband said it was "too early to say" whether any of those involved were British. | But Foreign Secretary David Miliband said it was "too early to say" whether any of those involved were British. |
'Debriefed and questioned' | 'Debriefed and questioned' |
According to UK officials, no hard evidence of British nationals being among the attackers had yet been provided by Indian authorities, BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera said. | According to UK officials, no hard evidence of British nationals being among the attackers had yet been provided by Indian authorities, BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera said. |
Mr Miliband said Britain would want to "follow up" the questioning of one suspected militant who had been seized by Indian officials. | |
"Obviously the Indian authorities are focusing on ending the incident before they are focusing on where it came from," he added. | |
"It's too early to say where the people came from." | |
One British national, Andreas Liveras, died and at least seven Britons were hurt in the attacks on the Indian city, which left at least 130 people dead. | One British national, Andreas Liveras, died and at least seven Britons were hurt in the attacks on the Indian city, which left at least 130 people dead. |
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said it was too soon to say whether Britons were involved, and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said British authorities had "no knowledge" of any home-grown links. | Prime Minister Gordon Brown said it was too soon to say whether Britons were involved, and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said British authorities had "no knowledge" of any home-grown links. |
The Foreign Office has issued an emergency number for people with relatives in Mumbai: 0207 008 0000. | The Foreign Office has issued an emergency number for people with relatives in Mumbai: 0207 008 0000. |