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Eiffel Tower’s lights go dark as Europe shows solidarity with London after Westminster terror attack

THE world has united behind London in the wake of the horrific terror attack that claimed the lives of four people and injured 29, including seven who remain in a critical condition.

The lights of the Eiffel Tower were turned off at midnight as a sign of respect for the victims killed in yesterday's attack in Westminster.

The Eiffel Tower's lights were slowly extinguished at midnight to signal solidarity with London
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The Eiffel Tower's lights were slowly extinguished at midnight to signal solidarity with London
Then night sky above Paris was completely dark at midnight, a time when the Eiffel Tower is normally sparkling
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Then night sky above Paris was completely dark at midnight, a time when the Eiffel Tower is normally sparkling

Big Ben was also lit up to honour the victims, as the world rushed to show its solidarity behind the capital that saw several killed, including a hero cop stabbed to death.

Tel Aviv City Hall lit up as a Union Jack to show their solidarity, with the red white and blue lights beaming from the building into the night.

The show of strength comes as UK police descend on a Birmingham flat in a bid to find answers, with reports that the home was linked to the Westminster terror attack.

Tel Aviv is just one city to pay their respects to London after the terror attack
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Tel Aviv is just one city to pay their respects to London after the terror attackCredit: Reuters
A British police boat patrols the River Thames, in front of the London Eye in London in the aftermath of a terror incident
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A British police boat patrols the River Thames, in front of the London Eye in London in the aftermath of a terror incidentCredit: Getty Images
The Union Jack was flying at half mast after the capital was sent into lock down
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The Union Jack was flying at half mast after the capital was sent into lock downCredit: PA:Press Association
An Indian sand artist on Puri beach in Orrisa puts the finishing touches to a sculpture condemning the terrorist attack 
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An Indian sand artist on Puri beach in Orrisa puts the finishing touches to a sculpture condemning the terrorist attack Credit: EPA
British police officers stand on duty as forensics officers work outside the Carriage Gates entrance of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster
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British police officers stand on duty as forensics officers work outside the Carriage Gates entrance of the Houses of Parliament in WestminsterCredit: Getty Images

Others shared the image of the Union Jack projected onto the Palace of Westminster next to Big Ben, taken just before the London 2012 Olympic Games, taking to Twitter to write #WeAreNotAfraid.

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel was just one world leader to release a statement, saying that the country would stand by Britain "firmly and resolutely".

She said: "Although the background to these acts are not yet clear, I reaffirm that Germany and its citizens stand firmly and resolutely alongside Britons in the struggle against all forms of terrorism."

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US President Donald Trump was also quick to contact the Prime Minister, later tweeting to say that she was "strong and doing very well".

French President Francois Hollande also tweeted out his support, saying that he had sent his condolences to Prime Minister Theresa May, who had been bundled into a car and rushed to safety as the attack unfolded.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke out to condemn the attack in London, saying he had been saddened to hear of those killed in the "cowardly" act.

He said: "Today’s attack on the UK Parliament is an attack on democracies around the world.

"The Canadian Parliament withstood a similar attack not so long ago by those who sought to instil fear and divide Canadians against themselves. Instead, Canadians came together.

"I am confident the British people will do the same, and will emerge from their grief stronger and more united than ever before."

Other world leaders spoke out with flags flying at half mast to mark the terror.

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