Brother Of David Haines Pays Tribute To Paris Massacre Victims

The brother of murdered East Yorkshire aid worker David Haines expressed his sympathy to the families of those who had lost loved ones in the Paris massacre.

Michael Haines, whose brother worked for a French charity, said the Charlie Hebdo attack had reminded his family of the pain they endured when David was killed by so-called Islamic State militants.

Mr Haines called for communities to come together in response to the attack and urged people to stand united against those who wish to do us harm''.

A minute's silence has been held across France to remember the victims of yesterday's terror attack in Paris.

Police forces across the UK - including Humberside Police - also observed it.

We've spoken to Hull chef, James Allcock, who was in Paris at the time of the attack. He was staying in a nearby hotel and heard the gunfire. He told Viking FM:

"All I could really hear was lots of sirens and noise because I wasn't very far away from where it was happening and it was noise like I've heard no other. It was the kind of noise where you know you've just got to tune into the news to see what is going on and they were describing it as the worst terrorist attack in the history of France and you could tell that by the police presence."

He attended last night's vigil in Paris and says people have been overwhelmed by the level of support:

"I felt it was important to show my respects and support them and there were thousands of people showing their respects. Paris is a city in mourning and there's a very sombre atmosphere on the streets at the minute but it's a big city, it will recover and last night's vigil showed that people have a voice and that there is no fear."

North Yorkshire Police have told us they're working with their colleagues in France to catch those responsible.

They say they're continuing to review their ability to prevent and respond to terrorist incidents.

They're also reminding the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.