One of the people injured in the Wednesday terror act in the British capital died at the hospital, bringing the total death toll up to six, including the attacker, police have announced.
“Detectives investigating the terrorist attack in #Westminster can confirm that a 75yo man died tonight after his life support was withdrawn,” the Metropolitan Police said on its official Twitter page late on Thursday.
Metropolitan Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Rowley told journalists late on Wednesday that five people, including the attacker, died as a result of the terror act. He also said that at least 40 people were injured, including three police officers, two of whom were in serious condition.