It was an act of pure evil — Cameron

PREMIER David Cameron led condemnation of the killing of the two policewomen, branding it a “despicable act of pure evil”.

The Prime Minister said the deaths were a shocking reminder of the “incredible risks” faced by officers across the country.

He added: “What we have seen is an absolutely despicable act, one of pure evil.

“My thoughts, and I think the thoughts of the whole country, will be with their families at this impossibly difficult time.”

Police officers across the country were saddened by the loss of their colleagues.

Scotland Yard Commissioner Bernard Hogan–Howe said yesterday: “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the death of two officers in Manchester today in this horrific attack. It is a tragic reminder that officers face the potential for danger on a daily basis.”

The president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, Sir Hugh Orde, said: “Whenever police officers and staff lose a colleague that loss is felt right across the police family. The thoughts of everyone in policing are with colleagues in Greater Manchester Police, family and friends of the two officers, at this time.”






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