May ‘appalled’ by NY attack

LONDON: The terrorist in New York left Londoners with painful memories of two similar incidents at the iconic Westminster and London bridges, in which 13 people were killed over the summer.

After dealing with what is called Britain’s summer of terror that involved five attacks – one in Manchester and four in London – Prime Minister Theresa May quickly reacted to Tuesday’s New York terror attack.

“Appalled by this cowardly attack, my thoughts are with all affected. Together we will defeat the evil of terrorism. UK stands with #NYC,” the official Twitter account of her office posted.

A Downing Street spokesperson said: “This afternoon the Prime Minister spoke to President Trump to express her condolences regarding yesterday’s terror attack in New York. The Prime Minister said she was deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of life and that her thoughts and prayers remain with all those affected.

“She reiterated that the UK will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the United States in defeating the evil of terrorism. The two leaders noted the very strong intelligence and security co-operation between our two countries. They also discussed the need for an international approach to tackling poisonous terrorist ideology online.”

London mayor Sadiq Khan said the city stood in grief and solidarity with New York.

He said: “London stands in grief and solidarity with the great city of New York tonight after the despicable and cowardly attack in Manhattan.

“New Yorkers are strong and resilient – They will not be cowed by this assault on the innocent, and on our shared values of life.”