The French and UK flags are flying together at half-mast at Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s HQ following the latest terror attacks in Paris.

It comes as Met police said it increased the number of officers on the streets of the borough at the weekend in response to the atrocities in the French capital.

Response to the terror attacks has also seen floral tributes and messages of support left at the French Embassy in nearby Knightsbridge (see gallery).

Following the Charlie Hebdo attacks in January the Tricolour and Union Flag also flew side-by-side at half-mast upon Hammersmith Town Hall.

Speaking as the flags were lowered on Saturday (November 14) council leader Stephen Cowan: “It is deeply saddening that for the second time this year the Tricolour and the Union Flag fly together at half-mast over Hammersmith Town Hall.

“We send a message of heart-felt sympathy and solidarity to the family and friends of all those lost or injured and to France.

“In Hammersmith and Fulham we are fortunate to have over 5,400 French citizens as part of our diverse local community. I know that people of all nationalities, of all faiths and of no faith stand together in condemning last night’s terrorism. The objective of the terrorists behind the atrocities is clear but where they seek to divide us we will remain united.”

Police said the decision in increase patrols around London was not in response to any ‘specific intelligence relating to the city or any specific community,’ but a concern about how communities ‘may be feeling’.

The move saw an extra 24 uniformed armed and unarmed patrols immediately placed on the streets in the Hammersmith and Fulham.

ISIS jihadists have claimed responsibility for the attacks. One card left at the embassy read: “I send my deepest condolences and regrets. I as a Muslim condemn any kind of violence against innocent people.

“My God gives you peace in hearts to pass these hard times. Not in Islam’s name or my name. This is not Islam’s teaching.”