BRADFORD City Hall's clock tower is tonight illuminated in the red, white and blue of France's Tricolore as the city pays respects to those who died in yesterday's terrorist attacks in Paris.

The French flag was also flown at half mast in front of City Hall in memory of the 128 people who died in the attacks.

City Hall joined other landmarks across the world, including the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil and the Sydney Opera House in displaying the colours of the French flag.

Leader of Bradford Council, Councillor David Green, said: "We are shocked and appalled by the bomb and gun attacks on the people of Paris last night.

"Our thoughts are with the French people, particularly those who have been bereaved or injured by this dreadful violence. This is an attack on the rights of all us to live in peace."

And Councillor Ralph Berry, the executive member for children’s and adult services, said: “As we did after the Charlie Hebdo attacks, Bradford Council stands in solidarity with the people of France against these horrific acts.

"People of all religions and backgrounds will condemn these attacks.”