Is Britain next?

Following the three attacks by Islamist militants over the past week, leaving 13 people dead, Head of MI5 (British Intelligence) has warned that Britain could be the next European target.

Andrew Parker, Head of MI5 has said that a "mass-casualty attack" by Al-Qaeda could be a growing possibility, the Telegraph reports.

The British security chief has said that his agency has stepped up surveillance of fanatics who might want to replicate the attacks in France.

"Although we and our partners try our utmost, we know we cannot stop everything." He added, "Although three terrorist plots have been thwarted in the past few months, it is difficult to track online communications make it inevitable that one of them will succeed. 

Prime Minister, David Cameron is flying to Paris on Sunday to join the Unity Rally along with other world leaders.

Following this warning, the Chancellor George Osborne has handed the security services with a £100 million anti-terrorism fund.
Osborne said the cash has been handed over in the past few weeks amid fears of a "mass-casualty" attack on British soil. 

He said the Government would provide MI5 and MI6 with "all the resources and legislation" to protect Britain from a terrorist atrocity.

British security officials are also keeping track of the 600 British extremists who have gone to Syria to join terror groups, around 300 of whom have returned.

Armed British Transport Police have are now being much more vigilant whilst patrolling the London train stations, particularly those who have Eurostar service to Paris.

Armed Police standing outside the Houses of Parliament

"It's a huge worry for us," said Sir Peter Fahy, chief constable of Greater Manchester Police