The representation of faith groups in the media will be debated in Merton days after the Paris terror attacks killed at least 129 people.

A flag at the Merton Council chamber in Morden was lowered to half mast yesterday morning to honour those who lost their lives on Friday in the worst attack on a European target since the Madrid bombings in 2004, when 190 people were killed.

Merton is no stranger to terror threats.

In June this year, the community refused to be scared-off by reports of an alleged Islamic State (IS) terror threat to an Armed Forced Day Parade through Morden.

From June: 'Islamic State' bomb threat fails to spoil armed forces parade

Organisers of the event, which attracts hundreds of people to the area every year, were warned in advance about the alleged threat by terrorists to target the parade with a pressure cooker bomb because Lee Rigby's unit had been due to march there.

Morden residents Janet and John Stocker were among the 38 tourists murdered on a beach in Sousse by gunman Seifeddine Rezugi in the same month as the parade.

From July: Family and friends gather to mourn Tunisia attack victims from Morden

The council, in partnership with the borough’s Faith and Belief Forum, will host a discussion about how faith is covered in the media this evening, and an afternoon tea event as part of Inter faith Week, which runs until Sunday, November 22.

Guest speakers include Dr Chris Allen from the University of Birmingham and Helen Freeman, principal Rabbi from West London Synagogue and Wimbledon Guardian news editor Becky Middleton, with the council’s chief executive Ged Curran chairing proceedings.

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Merton Council leader Stephen Alambritis signs the book of condolence 

Merton’s cabinet member for community safety, engagement and equalities, Councillor Edith Macauley, said: “Inter faith Week is time for us to celebrate the different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs that make up this borough.

"We are lucky to have residents from across the globe living in Merton and during Inter faith Week these events are the perfect opportunity to socialise and learn more about other faiths.”

A book of condolence has been opened at the council chamber for people to pay their respects to the victims in Paris.

The book will be there until the end of November, when the council will send it to the French Ambassador to London on behalf of the residents of Merton.

On Saturday, November 21, people are invited to an afternoon of tea and treats from across the globe at the Morden Islamic Community Centre.

The event from 2pm to 4pm, organised by the Muslim Women of Merton will give attendees the opportunity to try a variety of teas from Moroccan mint and spiced Pakistani chai, to Chinese green and traditional English.

Local faith groups will also be holding a number of story telling and educational events in Merton libraries.