London attack: Police officer among four dead in terror attack in Westminster

LONDON – Three people were killed, including a police officer, in a suspected terrorist attack outside the British parliament, by an attacker who was shot dead by armed police, Britain´s top anti-terror officer said Wednesday. Mark Rowley, Scotland Yard’s top anti-terror officer, confirmed that 20 people were injured after the attacker – armed with two large knives – mowed down pedestrians with his car on Westminster Bridge then rushed at the gates in front of the Houses of Parliament, stabbing a plain-clothes policeman before he was shot by armed officers on Wednesday afternoon, Telegraph reported. https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk/status/844609333715505152 The House of Commons, which was in session at the time, was immediately suspended and lawmakers were asked to stay inside, as law enforcers sealed off the area. British Prime Minister Theresa May was safe after the incident, a spokesman for her office said. He declined to say where May was when the attack took place. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Syed Ibne Hasan condemned the attack on the British parliament, calling it a “deplorable and cowardly act of terrorism”. “This dastardly act of terrorism is highly condemnable and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and all those who suffered injuries,” he said. The ambassador added that Pakistan and its people stand shoulder to shoulder with the British in their fight against the “common threat to humanity”. “We also appreciate the professionalism and courage of the Metropolitan Police, law enforcement agencies and first responders to the incident,” Hasan added.