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Probe into 'UK links' to Mumbai Probe into 'UK links' to Mumbai
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Reports Britons were among those who carried out the attacks in Mumbai which claimed at least 195 lives are being investigated by security experts.Reports Britons were among those who carried out the attacks in Mumbai which claimed at least 195 lives are being investigated by security experts.
It has been reported seven of the gunmen are thought to have British links, with some suspects said to be from Leeds, Hartlepool and Bradford.It has been reported seven of the gunmen are thought to have British links, with some suspects said to be from Leeds, Hartlepool and Bradford.
So far there was no evidence that any were British, the Foreign Office said.So far there was no evidence that any were British, the Foreign Office said.
On Friday, an Indian official said two Pakistanis of British descent were among eight militants arrested.On Friday, an Indian official said two Pakistanis of British descent were among eight militants arrested.
BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera said British officials have confirmed they are investigating reports of Britons being involved in the attacksBBC security correspondent Gordon Corera said British officials have confirmed they are investigating reports of Britons being involved in the attacks
But Foreign Secretary David Miliband said it was "too early to say" if the attackers were British for definite.But Foreign Secretary David Miliband said it was "too early to say" if the attackers were British for definite.
The investigation came as Indian police claimed they had killed the last few militants at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, resulting in an end to the siege three days after it began.The investigation came as Indian police claimed they had killed the last few militants at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, resulting in an end to the siege three days after it began.
One British national, Andreas Liveras, died and at least seven Britons were injured in the attacks on the Indian city.One British national, Andreas Liveras, died and at least seven Britons were injured in the attacks on the Indian city.
'British descent''British descent'
On Friday, Vilasrao Deshmukh, the chief minister of Maharashtra state - of which Mumbai is the capital - was reported to have said that two Pakistanis of British descent were among eight militants arrested during sieges.On Friday, Vilasrao Deshmukh, the chief minister of Maharashtra state - of which Mumbai is the capital - was reported to have said that two Pakistanis of British descent were among eight militants arrested during sieges.
But a spokesman for the Foreign Office refuted this.But a spokesman for the Foreign Office refuted this.
He said: "We have spoken to Indian authorities at a high level and they have said that there is no evidence that any of the terrorists either captured or dead are British."He said: "We have spoken to Indian authorities at a high level and they have said that there is no evidence that any of the terrorists either captured or dead are British."
Referring to Mr Deshmukh's reported comments, the spokesman said: "He said no such thing either publicly or privately."Referring to Mr Deshmukh's reported comments, the spokesman said: "He said no such thing either publicly or privately."
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The Leeds-based Counter Terrorism Unit has dismissed speculation linking the attackers with Bradford, West Yorkshire.The Leeds-based Counter Terrorism Unit has dismissed speculation linking the attackers with Bradford, West Yorkshire.
A statement from officers said: "At this stage we are not in receipt of any intelligence or information linking the events in India to our area."A statement from officers said: "At this stage we are not in receipt of any intelligence or information linking the events in India to our area."
Sources have said they have asked the Indians for information through all available channels.Sources have said they have asked the Indians for information through all available channels.
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.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.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said British authorities had "no knowledge" of any home-grown links.Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said British authorities had "no knowledge" of any home-grown links.
It comes as the England cricket team are due to return home after their tour of India was cancelled.It comes as the England cricket team are due to return home after their tour of India was cancelled.
Many British people caught up in the attacks are also due to return on flights set to land at Heathrow Airport.Many British people caught up in the attacks are also due to return on flights set to land at Heathrow Airport.
They will be met by officers, who are also handing out flyers appealing for information.They will be met by officers, who are also handing out flyers appealing for information.
A team of detectives from Scotland Yard is also flying to Mumbai to help Indian authorities with the investigation.A team of detectives from Scotland Yard is also flying to Mumbai to help Indian authorities with the investigation.
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.