LONDON — At least one person was killed and as many as 10 injured in what London’s Metropolitan Police are treating as a suspected “terrorist incident” in the heart of the British capital on Wednesday. Early reports were confusing, but witnesses outside Britain’s Parliament reported hearing a commotion, shouting and the sound of gunfire. The assailant…
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued the following statement:
On behalf of the United States, I express my condolences to the victims and their families. The American people send their thoughts and prayers to the people of the United Kingdom. We condemn these horrific acts of violence, and whether they were carried out by troubled individuals or by terrorists, the victims know no difference.
Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, commented:
“This attack was a callous and calculated strike at the heart of Britain’s democracy. Its iconic Parliament building is a shining symbol of democracy that has inspired so many people around the world.
“It seems beyond coincidence that this attack was carried out on the first anniversary of the two terror attacks in Brussels, in which so many people were murdered.
“Terrorists around Europe and the world are trying to challenge our democracy and liberty. They will not succeed. Such acts are barbaric crimes, they are crimes against humanity.
“Today, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and friends, and with the British people. Let’s hope that whoever planned and carried out this monstrous act of violence will be apprehended and brought to justice.
“Once again, we must all stand together, rise to the challenge and defeat terrorism in all its forms. Nothing can justify the steamrolling or stabbing or shooting or bombing of innocent people in our cities, absolutely nothing.
“The terrorists won’t succeed if we stand united against them, if we defend our democracies and uphold our freedoms,” said Lauder.