Sadiq Khan has offered London's support to Nice after more than 80 people were killed last night during Bastille Day celebrations.
The attack has been described as a terror attack by French President Francois Hollande, after a man drove a lorry through a crowd of of people who were celebrating the national day. The driver was killed by police.
At 8am this morning, the death count had risen to 84, with several children believed to be among the dead.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he is "devastated" by the attack, and spoken of solidarity with Nice.
Devastated by this unspeakable attack on #Nice. London is united with you in our grief, and in our determination to defeat terrorism.
— Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) July 15, 2016
A spokeswoman for Downing Street said this morning that new Prime Minister Theresa May was being updated on events as they happened, and said: "Our thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible incident on what was a day of national celebration."
New foreign secretary Boris Johnson has also expressed his grief at the attack.
Shocked and saddened by the appalling events in Nice, and the terrible loss of life.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) July 15, 2016
MP's around south London have taken to social media to express their horror at the attack.
Horrifying news from Nice. Thoughts with those grieving and those still being treated.
— Paul Scully MP (@scullyp) July 15, 2016
Another tragic pointless massacre in France. Our deepest sympathies are with our French friends and allies.
— Tom Brake MP (@thomasbrake) July 15, 2016
Terrible news of a horrific attack in #Nice. We stand with France against terrorism.
— James Berry MP (@JamesBerryMP) July 15, 2016
Harrowing news from #Nice. Solidarity with the French people in the face of such wanton hate. Thoughts with the victims and their families.
— Matthew Pennycook MP (@mtpennycook) July 15, 2016
Heartbreaking news from Nice. National holiday that ends in this.... awful
— teresa pearce (@tpearce003) July 14, 2016
Days like today make me feel very European. Awful scenes in France. @OwenSmith_MP right to postpone campaign launch. https://t.co/2TbRQq5E0Z
— Heidi Alexander (@heidi_mp) July 15, 2016
Local police forces have also been speaking out in support of the French police.
Our thoughts go to those involved in #NiceFrance and our colleagues @PoliceNationale 🇫🇷
— Croydon MPS (@MPSCroydon) July 14, 2016
#Morningall
— Lewisham MPS (@MPSLewisham) July 15, 2016
Today we unite.
We won't let hate divide us in #Lewisham #SgtBiddle 🇬🇧🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/I17MQzYfCP
An emergency contact number has been set up for anyone concerned about loved ones in Nice: 0033493722222.
Were you in Nice, or do you know anyone who was? Contact the newsdesk on pippa.allen@london.newsquest.co.uk or 020 8722 6337
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