THERE has been one Irish casualty among the injured in the terror attack at Westminster, it has been confirmed.
Speaking in Parliament today, Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed the nationalities of the injured civilians.
"In addition to two Britons admitted to hospital, we know the victims include three French children, two Romanian, four South Koreans, one German, one Polish, one Irish, one Chinese, one Italian, one American and two Greeks."
Sources confirmed to The Irish Post that the injuries sustained by the Irish citizen are not deemed to be life threatening.
This morning, Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Rowley confirmed there are four dead, and 29 injured.
Metropolitan Police are still collating numbers on the "walking wounded."
“We have now collated information from the public and five hospitals, there are currently four dead and 29 people were treated in hospital.
“We are still collating numbers of walking wounded and of those in hospital sadly seven of them are in a critical condition."
Amongst the deceased are PC Keith Palmer, who was stabbed by the attacker while protecting parliament.
The man who launched the attack has also died after he was shot by firearms officers.
Police have carried out six raids overnight across London and Birmingham and have arrested seven individuals.
However, Police say the attacker operated alone and was inspired by "international terrorism."
“Clearly our investigation is ongoing, developing all the time, and is focused on his motivation, his preparation and associates," Acting Commission Rowley said.
The Palace of Westminster was evacuated with Parliament on lockdown with MPs in Chambers after a man stormed the palace and stabbed a police officer shortly before 3pm yesterday.
A number of pedestrians were also injured when a vehicle ploughed into the crowd while crossing northbound over Westminster Bridge.
After stabbing a police officer, he was then shot by other police officers.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan said that his Department has, through the Irish Embassy in London, offered and stands ready to provide consular assistance.
