PUTRAJAYA, March 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that no Malaysians were involved in the 22 March attack in front of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London. The attack, perpetrated by an unknown assailant, left five dead and forty others injured. The local police have confirmed they are currently treating the incident as a terrorist incident.

The attacker mowed pedestrians as he drove across Westminster Bridge, hitting and injuring members of the public along the way. Three off duty police officers were also among those injured on the Bridge. The car came to a stop when it crashed into the railings near the Houses of Parliament. The attacker then tried to enter the building, stabbing a police officer and attempting to attack another before he was gunned down.

The High Commission of Malaysia in London is in close contact with the local authorities and currently providing timely updates to the Malaysian community in the city over the incident. For any emergency or further information, please contact the following offices:

i.          High Commission of Malaysia in London : +44 (0) 207 235 8033; or 

ii.         Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Operation Room : 603-88874570/ 60388892746 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveys its deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims of the incident. 

Source : Ministry of Foreign Affairs

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name : NIZAM HALIMI
Assistant Secretary
Division of Communications and Public Diplomacy
Email : nizamhalimi@kln.gov.my

--BERNAMA