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Inquiry into 'UK role' in attack 'No evidence' of UK attack link
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UK officials have confirmed they are investigating reports of Britons being among those who carried out the attacks in Mumbai. UK officials say there is no evidence yet that anyone involved in the attacks on Mumbai had links with Britian.
It follows a report on Indian news channel NDTV that there were British citizens among the militants. It follows reports on Indian channel NDTV that British citizens of Pakistani origin were among the militants.
British security sources have told the BBC they are asking their Indian counterparts for information. But UK security sources told the BBC that India's authorities have said there is no indication so far that anyone shot or in custody is British.
But Foreign Secretary David Miliband said it was "too early to say" whether any of those involved were British. Foreign Secretary David Miliband said it was "too early to say" whether any of the attackers were from the UK.
'Debriefed and questioned' Questioning
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. British officials have confirmed they are investigating reports of Britons being involved in the attacks, BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera said.
Gordon Brown says ''everything possible'' was being done to help Britons in MumbaiGordon Brown says ''everything possible'' was being done to help Britons in Mumbai
Mr Miliband said: "I'm afraid I can't tell you anything about the names or origins or sources of this attack at this stage. Sources have said they have asked the Indians for information through all available channels.
But the Indians have indicated that there is no evidence of British involvement.
Mr Miliband earlier said: "I'm afraid I can't tell you anything about the names or origins or sources of this attack at this stage.
"Obviously the Indian authorities are focusing on ending the incident before they are focusing on where it came from."Obviously the Indian authorities are focusing on ending the incident before they are focusing on where it came from.
"I think it's right to say that at least one of the perpetrators is still alive and is being questioned by the Indian authorities, and obviously we'd want to follow that up as well."I think it's right to say that at least one of the perpetrators is still alive and is being questioned by the Indian authorities, and obviously we'd want to follow that up as well.
"But it's too early to say where the people came from," he added."But it's too early to say where the people came from," he added.
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.
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.
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.