Britain has extended a helping hand towards India in fighting terrorism. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Thursday that Britain is sending police experts to India to help investigators probe the Mumbai attacks.

"We're sending police emergency teams that are well versed in dealing with terrorism," he said, adding that he was "shocked and outraged" by the attacks. Brown strongly condemned the Mumbai attacks. He sent messages to the Indian Prime Minister saying that the "outrageous attacks" will be met with a "vigorous response."

British Foreign Minister David Miliband too condemned the terrorist attack, saying the attacks had claimed "many innocent victims" and were a reminder of the menace of "violent extremists". "Today's attacks in Mumbai which have claimed many innocent victims remind us, yet again, of the threat we face from violent extremists.

I condemn these attacks unreservedly. "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those killed and injured. The UK and India will continue their joint efforts to counter the actions of terrorists," said Miliband.