As London's landmarks donned French tricolore in honour of the 17 people killed in the Paris terror attacks, senior figures in Waltham Forest have offered messages of condolences. 

Over 1.5 million people, including more than 40 world leaders, showed solidarity as they linked in arms, during yesterday's unity march through the streets of Paris. 

The three-day bloody siege claimed the lives of ten editorial staff and journalists at satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, three police officers and four hostages at a kosher supermarket. 

Officers at Waltham Forest police led a minute's silence on the steps on Chingford Police station on Thursday. 

Chief Inspector, Jon Simpson, at Waltham Forest police, said: "We are disgusted by the recent events in Paris and the thoughts of everyone at Waltham Forest Police are with the victims and their families.

"We continue to work with colleagues from across the Metropolitan Police Service to fight the threat posed by terrorism and as ever would urge anyone who witnesses activity which they believe to be suspicious to contact the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321."

Father John Connell of St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church on The Green, Chingford, said last week's killings must not drive Islamaphobic hatred, and prayed for the victims' families.

"I stand not only in solidarity with the people of France and all who work in the press, media and journalism, but also with my peace-loving Muslim brothers and sisters as well at this time.

"This act of terror must not be used as an excuse to stir up any kind of Islamophobia. 

"Religious fundamentalism of any faith can become a destructive force against the common good of society.  

"I hope and pray that all the people of Chingford and of our borough, whatever their faith background, will join together in supporting the principles of free speech, democracy and work to ensure our communities are places of tolerance, acceptance and mutual trust and respect. 

"Je suis Charlie."

A spokesman for Chingford's only mosque, based in Chingford Mount Road, said they "condemn all use of violence", and Conservative councillor for Larkswood ward, John Moss, called for complete condemnation. 

He added: "Freedom of expression and a free press are fundamental principles which underpin our democracy. 

"No one can be exempted from this and however hurtful or painful that might be for them, the answer is never violence. 

"These were criminal acts, not religious ones and everybody in our community should stand together to condemn them utterly."

Intelligence chief, Andrew Parker of the M15 has warned Britain, Al Qaeda terrorists are plotting "mass casualty attacks against the West" and admitted it may not be possible to stop every attack.