PM Holds Security Meeting To Review Paris Attacks

The Prime Minister has held a security meeting in Downing Street to review the Paris attacks.

David Cameron also discussed the risks to the UK of a similar attack.

A Downing Street spokesperson said: "Following an intelligence update, they discussed the UK’s preparedness for similar incidents. The relevant police and agencies regularly carry out exercises to test their response to a terror attack, including scenarios similar to the incidents in Paris. The meeting agreed that for future exercises, the relevant agencies should identify whether there are any further specific elements of the Paris attack that should be built into the exercise scenarios. The Prime Minister also asked the police and military to continue to work closely together to ensure that the police can call on appropriate military assistance when required across the country."

(CD/IT)