Labour’s London Assembly Leader responds to Woolwich attack

Following yesterday’s attack in Woolwich, Leader of the Labour Group on the London Assembly Len Duvall AM said:

“The attack in Woolwich was horrific, the actions of local people in response and the head-teacher and staff at the school are a reflection of the values and strength of our community.

“At this afternoon’s London Assembly Police and Crime Committee questions will be asked about yesterday’s attack and the response, and at a future assembly meeting we will come together to express our horror and revulsion at this horrible crime. Along with our colleagues on the London Assembly our thoughts are with the victim’s family and his colleagues in the armed forces.

“During this difficult time we call for calm, obviously people are angry but we need to deal with this appropriately. Wild speculation is not helpful, the police and authorities need to be given the time and space to carry out their investigations so that those responsible can be brought to justice. The scenes last night in Woolwich of a small number of far-right protesters was sickening, now is the time for everybody in our local area, London and across the country to come together and defeat hatred and terror in all its forms.”