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'We are not afraid' - Irish people in Britain react to the London terror attack

AT around 14.33pm yesterday a terror attack took place at Westminster in London.

Police has confirmed that there are currently four dead and 29 people have been treated in hospital - seven of whom are in a critical condition.

Amongst the dead is PC Keith Palmer, who was stabbed by the attacker while protecting parliament.

Two others, including a mother in her forties, Aysha Frade, and an unnamed man in his 50s were also confirmed dead.

The man who launched the attack also died after he was shot by firearms officers.

British Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed today that one Irish national was among those who were injured after the assailant drove through crowds on Westminster Bridge and attempted to gain access to Parliament.

Here is what the Irish in Britain have had to say about yesterday's tragedy...

Dan Mulhall, Irish Ambassador to Britain

I wish to extend my sympathies to all who were affected by today's terrible attack in Westminster. https://t.co/ULNBF3xXvV

— Daniel Mulhall (@DanMulhall) March 22, 2017

On way to @LSEIrishSociety to speak about Ireland & #brexit, an event that will be overshadowed by today's terrible atrocity at Westminster

— Daniel Mulhall (@DanMulhall) March 22, 2017

Conor McGinn, MP

It is utterly devastating to know that a police officer lost his life protecting us and our Parliament. They are the best and the bravest.

— Conor McGinn MP (@ConorMcGinn) March 22, 2017

Fergal Keane, Journalist

#Westminsterattack worth remembering IRA bombed parliament in 1974,INLA killed Airey Neave there in 79, and Downing St mortared by IRA in 91

— Fergal Keane (@fergalkeane47) March 22, 2017

Dara Ó Briain, Comedian and Broadcaster

Paddy's weekend was about being proud to be Irish; but today I am, as always, fiercely proud to be a Londoner too.

— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) March 22, 2017

Manchester Irish Festival

Thoughts and prayers to all those affected by attack on #Westminster #westandwithlondon from all @mancirishfest #Manchester pic.twitter.com/8s2ndRtlYN

— #mancirishfest☘ (@mancirishfest) March 22, 2017

Russell James Alford and Patrick Hanlon, London-based Irish food bloggers

???❤️ The news from #Westminster is really unnerving and upsetting to hear. Our thoughts are with any victims of this atrocity and our utmost respect to the emergency service workers. In the almost 4 years since we moved to London, we've been worried about something like this happening. On a rare weekday afternoon which we spent around Central London, and so close to where Russell works at ITV on the South Bank, as well as having family working in Parliament, it is bringing a big news story too close to home. Stay safe and look out for each other London ?

A post shared by GastroGays | Patrick + Russell (@gastrogays) on Mar 22, 2017 at 10:13am PDT

Jarlath Regan, Comedian and Irish Man Abroad podcaster

Such a horribly dark day in London. Londoners are incredible. And those police officers. Sometimes this place amazes you. #LondonAttacks

— Jarlath Regan (@Jarlath) March 22, 2017

Nialler, Irish person living in Britain

Bit of London Irish wisdom in Kilburn pic.twitter.com/YThQdyz53j

— nialler (@nialler) March 23, 2017

Steve O'Sullivan, Irish person living in Britain

Hope London is ok ??

— ⚒Steve O'Sullivan⚒ (@TheSullis) March 22, 2017

Hellen Mallam, Irish person living in Britain

@Otto_English
I worked in London during many IRA attacks. At no point did we blame all the Irish or contemplate leaving the city.

— Helen (@helenmallam) March 22, 2017

Christopher Hall, Irish person living in Britain

No point in speculating or using what happened today to back up your political views. Just have respect for innocent lives effected #London

— Christopher Hall (@chrishall9011) March 22, 2017

Dermot Rowan, Co-owner Orla Kiely

We have had a sad day today but #London is not afraid

A post shared by dermottjonathan (@dermottjonathan) on Mar 22, 2017 at 1:14pm PDT

Maria Caulfield, MP

Thinking of all victims in Westminster today and our heroic police officers who keep us safe and put their lives on the line

— Maria Caulfield MP (@mariacaulfield) March 22, 2017

Martin Docherty, MP

Shocking news of Police officers death as well as the loss of other innocents: thoughts with all their families https://t.co/S2xKQkD2Bm

— Martin Docherty MP (@MartinJDocherty) March 22, 2017

Laura Whitmore, TV presenter and actress

My thoughts to anyone affected by what's happened in Westminster today #LondonLove ❤

— Laura Whitmore (@thewhitmore) March 22, 2017

Dermot O’Leary, Broadcaster and TV host

Hold fast London...

A post shared by Dermot O'Leary (@radioleary) on Mar 22, 2017 at 11:33am PDT

Ronan Keating, singer

My thoughts are with the families that lost someone yesterday in those senseless attacks in #LONDON. #LONDON has always welcomed all walks of life and we have always been free to be who ever we want to be in #LONDON. We can't let these mindless terrorists take that away. Stay strong #LONDON #MyLondon ❤

A post shared by Ronan Keating (@rokeating) on Mar 23, 2017 at 2:54am PDT

Niall Horan, singer

Thinking of London this morning from LA. . Stay safe everyone !!

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) March 22, 2017

Sean Newton, Irish person living in Britain

Not every Muslim is a terrorist, just like not every Irish person is a member of the ira #WeStandTogether

— sean newton (@seanlfc82) March 23, 2017

Anthony, Irish person living in Britain

#WeStandTogether rip to everyone who has died #WeAreNotAfraid from ireland pic.twitter.com/WfD6w0X7rx

— anto.m vlogs (@anto_mvlogsyt) March 23, 2017

Sorcha McNally, Irish person living in Britain

For Londoners today #London #westminster #WeAreNotAfraid #peace #Ireland pic.twitter.com/1ccz3KvgOU

— Sorcha McNally (@SorchaMcNally1) March 23, 2017

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