World leaders, artists condemn London attacks

Police officers and members of the emergency services attend to persons injured in an apparent terror attack on London Bridge in central London on June 3, 2017

They reacted with both outrage and solidarity.

By AFP

Published: Sun 4 Jun 2017, 7:09 AM

Last updated: Sun 4 Jun 2017, 7:50 PM

British and world leaders on Sunday condemned the attacks in Central London, reacting with both outrage and solidarity.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan:

My statement on the cowardly terrorist attack in London tonight: https://t.co/7GYYdImIU8
Please continue to follow @metpoliceuk for updates pic.twitter.com/xxTbH2o2JN
- Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 4, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed that the "terrible incident in London" was being treated as "a potential act of terrorism" and said she would hold emergency ministerial talks later in the day.
Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn:

Brutal and shocking incidents reported in London. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Thank you to the emergency services.
- Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) June 3, 2017

Scottish Nationalist Party leader Nicola Sturgeon:

Dreadful news from London. My thoughts are with all those affected.
- Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) June 3, 2017

US President Donald Trump:

Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the U. K., we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2017

State department called the assaults "cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians" and added: "The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request."
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker:

Following latest #London incidents with horror. Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Please stay safe.
- Jean-Claude Juncker (@JunckerEU) June 3, 2017

President Emmanuel Macron:

Face à cette nouvelle tragédie, la France est plus que jamais aux côtés du Royaume-Uni. Mes pensées vont aux victimes et à leurs proches.
- Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 4, 2017

Canadian President Justin Trudeau:

Awful news from London tonight. We're monitoring the situation - Canadians in need of help please see below: https://t.co/NVHwMlD2uu
- Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 3, 2017

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:

Our prayers and resolute solidarity are today as always with the people of Britain in the face of the shocking terrorist attacks in London.
- Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) June 4, 2017

US pop star Ariana Grande whose concert in Manchester last month was the scene of a deadly suicide bombing, tweeted simply: