The flag over Wandsworth Council are at half-mast as the leader calls for solidarity and togetherness “in the face of such horror”.

Following the terror attack at Westminster, Councillor Ravi Govindia is writing to the leaders of all leading religions in Wandsworth to stress the need for community cohesion.

He said: “Today the Union Flag over Wandsworth Town Hall flies at half-mast to express solidarity with the victims of yesterday’s senseless attack on the seat of our democracy.

“Earlier today staff and visitors to the Town Hall, like countless other people across the country, observed one minute’s silence in tribute to the victims of yesterday’s dreadful attack on our Parliament and on ordinary Londoners and visitors to our great city.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this terrible event, especially the families of the innocent people whose lives were so cruelly taken away.

“London will overcome this tragedy and Londoners of all faiths and creeds will go on supporting each other and working in harmony with each other in defiance of the twisted and evil intentions of those who wish us harm.

“This is a time to show solidarity and focus on what unites us.”

Councillor Simon Hogg, leader of Wandsworth Labour, said he fully endorsed the leader’s statement.