A BRIGHTON mother living in Paris has spoken of her terror following the attacks which killed 130.

Nathaleen Hewitt moved to the La Défense district of the French capital two years ago and was at home when the terrorists struck on November 13.

Her family has urged the 32-year-old to come home to Brighton in the aftermath - but the mother-of-one has bravely refused to carry on with her life in Paris.

She said: "It is terrifying, I'm not going to pretend otherwise. Everywhere I go, I look at people and think 'what are you going to do'.

"There is real fear, you can feel it. Everyone says they are not going to be beaten and we are together in this, but nobody goes out. The shops and the streets are empty."

Ms Hewitt moved to Paris two years ago for her husband's work as a jockey. They have a two and a half year old daughter called Kayleigh.

She said: "It is crazy. I work at school and when I arrive there are soldiers outside with guns.

"My main concern is for Kayleigh, whenever I leave her I think the worst. There is a feeling here that the next attack could happen at any time.

"Everyone here is affected. Our doctor's daughter was killed at the Bataclan concert, the whole city is grieving."

Ms Hewitt's family has pleaded with her to return to Brighton but she wants to remain in Paris and continue with her life.

Her uncle, Bob Vernon Ward, of Brighton-based Rolling Stones cover band The Railing Stains, said: "We want her back in Patcham as soon as possible.

"I was beside myself with worry when I heard what had happened. I tried calling her and when she didn't answer I freaked out. Thankfully she is safe and I can't wait to see her."

Ms Hewitt has booked to travel with her daughter back to Brighton in early December with her husband, Sergio Novoa, currently working at Epsom racecourse.

She added: "It will be good to be back and good to see Bob. I'm going from Gare du Nord which is only a few stops away but such is the atmosphere I'll be getting a taxi. It's that bad at the moment.

"I really don't want to have to move but I don't feel safe. I've got a group called English Speaking Mums in Paris with around 1,500 members and nearly everyone is talking about moving back."