Following the tragic attack in Manchester on Monday 22nd May, Cllr Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council, made the following statement:

“On behalf of Islington Council and everyone in Islington, I send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those killed and injured in Manchester last night.

“We send our support and friendship to the people of Greater Manchester as they pull together, helping one another as is the tradition of that great city.

“Events like this remind us of the importance of standing together, and not allowing cowardly acts of terrorism to dictate to us how we live our lives.”

Pictured – Cllr Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council