THE flag was flown at half mast above City Hall yesterday as people gathered to remember those killed in the Tunisia terror attack.

A minute's silence was observed across the UK at noon to remember the 38 victims, including 30 Britons, who died in the beachfront massacre a week ago.

The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Joanne Dodds, had invited the public to join her in Centenary Square as the nation fell silent.

Around 200 people gathered there to pay their respects, including Bradford South MP Judith Cummins and Council leader Councillor David Green.

As the City Hall bells chimed the hour, silence fell across the square as people of all backgrounds and ages remembered the dead.

The Lord Mayor's chaplain, the Rev Paul Bilton, then led a prayer.

He said: "We remember before God this day those who lost their lives through an act of terrorism, including the 30 British people.

"We remember especially today their families and friends as they struggle to come to terms with such a life-changing event for themselves.

"And as we go about our daily lives then we remember them and think of them in the safety of our own communities and our own lives.

"Also we remember this day all who strive for peace in our world."

Among those attending were a group of young people from the One in a Million Alternative Provision.

Aaisha Anwar, 16, of Lidget Green, said: "There were 30 British victims, which is disgusting. Nobody should die like that, it's a horrible death.

"We have come down today to show our respects and compassion."

Also in the crowd was Wendy Mounce, of Bolton, Bradford, who is originally from Cornwall.

She said she had been particularly saddened by the death of Stephen Mellor, from Bodmin, Cornwall, who was killed as he shielded his wife Cheryl during the beach massacre a week ago.

Marla Scully, who lives off Otley Road, Bradford, said: "It's just an awful thing to happen. It can happen anywhere, can't it, now?

"I just feel sorry for all the families."

Joan Dawson, who also lives off Otley Road, added: "Why can't they just live in peace?"

In Keighley, the Mayor of Keighley, Councillor Javaid Akhtar, organised a minute's silence in the town hall square.

Similar events were held across the nation.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh observed the silence as they visited the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre, while Prime Minister David Cameron marked the moment in his Oxfordshire constituency.

Meanwhile, at a Muslim community centre in Bradford, one member has been personally affected by the tragic attack in Tunisia.

Rail conductor Imran Hussain was left shocked by the death of his colleague, Leeds train station staff member Chris Bell, who was killed along with his wife Sharon.

The IslamBradford Centre, in City Road, has written a letter of condolence for their family, and will present it along with a collection to a representative from Northern Rail shortly.