Villagers have shown their support for the victims of last night's Paris attacks by raising the French flag.

A flag has been put up alongside the Union Jack at the green in St Michael's in Tenterden.

It was erected by members of St Michael's Village Community Group, who were also putting up their Christmas tree this morning.

The group shared a picture of the flags on their Facebook, along with this message: "Our community group and the entire village stands in solidarity with the people of Paris.

"A terrible atrocity has been committed which defies all human understanding and our thoughts are with our French neighbours."

Ken Mulholland, chair of the group said: "It was impulsive, but seemed highly appropriate and right.

"We felt moved to show our solidarity with those in Paris."

The Crown pub, based in Ashford Road in the village, also shared a picture of the tribute on their Facebook page, adding: "France: Our thoughts are with you. From the people of St. Michael's Tenterden Kent."

The Woolpack Inn, Tenterden's pink pub, has also displayed its support for France by placing the country's flag outside its door.

More than 120 people were killed, and more injured, overnight in a series of gun and bomb attacks across the French capital.

Eighty people were reportedly shot dead when gunmen burst into the sold out Bataclan Theatre, where US rock group Eagles of Death Metal were playing.

Other civilians were killed at restaurants and bars in the city, and there were explosions at the Stade de France, where France were playing a friendly game against Germany.

It is believed that the eight men who carried out the attacks are dead, having either blown themselves up or been shot by French police.

French President Francois Hollande today described the attacks as an "act of war" organised by the Islamic State (IS) militant group.

He has now declared a national state of emergency and ordered three days of national mourning.

Travel to the country from the UK is still possible via Eurostar, Eurotunnel and P&O ferries, although bosses say delays can be expected as security checks are stepped up.