Kate says victims in 'thoughts and prayers'published at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The Duchess of Cambridge was speaking at a charity event in London
Summary
Man, 75, who died in Westminster attack is named as Leslie Rhodes, from Clapham, London
Westminster attacker Khalid Masood, 52, was originally called Adrian Russell Elms
Masood spent two years teaching English in Saudia Arabia between 2005-2009
Four people are still being questioned by police, six have been released
Fifty people hurt in attack, two in critical condition, one has life-threatening injuries
Prince Charles visits attack victims at King's College Hospital in London
Kate says victims in 'thoughts and prayers'published at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Media caption, World watches as London 'stabbed in heart'published at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
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Third victim named as US touristpublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
BreakingUS tourist Kurt Cochran is named as the third victim of the London terror attack. His wife Melissa has been seriously injured and is in hospital.
A statement from her brother Clint Payne said:
Quote Message"Our family is heartbroken to learn of the death of our brother - and son-in-law - Kurt W. Cochran. Kurt was a good man and a loving husband to our sister and daughter, Melissa. They were in Europe to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and were scheduled to return to the United States on Thursday. Melissa also received serious injuries in the attack, and is being cared for in the hospital. We express our gratitude to the emergency and medical personnel who have cared for them and ask for your prayers on behalf of Melissa and our family. Kurt will be greatly missed, and we ask for privacy as our family mourns and as Melissa recovers from her injuries."
Muslims crowdfund £7,400 for victimspublished at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
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End of twitter postA Muslim-led crowdfunding website, external for victims has raised more than £7,000 within hours of being set up.
Muddassar Ahmed, who witnessed Wednesday's attack, set up the website with Akeela Ahmed on Thursday morning to help victims and their families and "lessen their burden in some way".
He called on "British Muslims, mosques, Imams, leaders, and groups to endorse and promote this initiative".
Students among injured in London attackpublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Four students from a Lancashire university named as among those injured by car in Westminster attack.
Read More'Depraved' attack - says Muslim Councilpublished at 13:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The Muslim Council of Britain has condemned the attack and said its secretary general, Harun Khan, will join thousands of Londoners, including Muslims, at Trafalgar Square this evening.
"This attack was cowardly and depraved," Mr Khan said: "There is no justification for this act whatsoever.
"The best response to this outrage is to make sure we come together in solidarity and not allow the terrorists to divide us.
"My condolences, thoughts and prayers go to the families of the victims.
"I hope my Muslim brothers and sisters will reach out to fellow Londoners and Britons in solidarity to demonstrate that such hatred will not defeat our way of life."
Minute's silence at UNpublished at 13:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The UN Security Council will hold a minute's silence at 14:00 GMT.
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will chair it.
The UK has the presidency of the Security Council at the moment and he was due to chair meeting on Somalia.
Westminster Tube reopenedpublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
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End of twitter postWatch: Paramedic manager on arriving at attackpublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
In the wake of the London attack many people have been quick to praise the bravery of the city's "heroes" - the emergency services and members of the public who rushed to help those in need.
Paramedic Manager, Jon Goldie, told Karl Mercer what it was like arriving at the scene.
Iain Duncan Smith 'went through same gate'published at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
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End of twitter postWestminster Bridge reopenspublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Image source, PAWestminster Bridge has reopened less than 24 hours after the attack, police in the area have confirmed.
Duchess of Cambridge sends 'thoughts and prayers'published at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The Duchess of Cambridge, speaking at an event in London, has sent her "thoughts and prayers" to all those "sadly affected by yesterday's terrible attack in Westminster".
Putin denounces 'cunning and cynical' attackpublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
In a telegram to the Prime Minister
Quote MessageTerrorist attacks are becoming increasingly cunning and cynical. It is obvious that all members of the international community should join forces to stand up against the terrorist threat.
Russian president Vladimir Putin
Met sets up messages of condolence sitepublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Image source, AFPThe Met Police have set up a webpage, external for people to send messages of condolence after the death of PC Keith Palmer.
The force said it appreciates "hearing from you” and is “so grateful for all your support and messages”.
The former president tweets:published at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
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End of twitter postWhat we know so farpublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Here is the latest on what we know thus far on the incident as it unfolded in Westminster yesterday, as well as the victims and the investigation developing today.
'He was stopped with lethal force'published at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Security Minister Ben Wallace refused to "speculate" over reports that a minister's bodyguard - not armed security - shot the attacker.
But he insisted "security is robust" and that the assailant was "stopped with lethal force".
"That assailant didn’t get more than 20 yards into Parliament, we shouldn’t forget that," he told BBC Two's Daily Politics.
Mr Wallace added that there were "plenty" of security plans that people did not know about. "They are there to keep people as safe as possible," he said.
Londoners #standtogether after attackpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
The city's people have shared messages of support and images on social media under the banners of #WeAreNotAfraid, #WeStandTogether, #LondonIsOpen and #UnitedTogether.
Read more from BBC Trending here.
Image source, Mellow VisualsTourist attractions reopening in central Londonpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Image source, AFPTourist attractions in central London which shut following yesterday's attack are now reopening. These include:
- London Eye
- London Aquarium
- London Dungeon
- Shrek's Adventure
Twenty-three patients taken to hospital by paramedicspublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Image source, AFPLondon Ambulance Service has confirmed paramedics took 23 patients to hospital following yesterday’s attack.
Medical Director Dr Fenella Wrigley said those treated had a “variety of injuries”, some serious.
“We have specialist response teams trained to deal with this type of incident and they were on scene quickly yesterday treating patients,” she said.
