Yesterday Deanna wrote about the terrorist attack took place in London. Toni and Gail followed up with additional information this morning here and here. The country is now on the highest alert after the terrorist mowed down British citizens and tourists on Westminster Bridge, then attacked and killed a policeman leaving 29 injured and 3 dead.

Prime Minister Teresa May’s statement last night was exceptional.

Authorities moved quickly to track down those who may be connected to the attack. Meanwhile, speculation as to who the terrorist was ran rampant. So much so that earlier reports naming Trevor Brooks aka Abu Izzadeen as the attacker were very very wrong. 

Confirmed from multiple sources – official and community – that Trevor Brooks NOT attacker. He's still in jail despite what others report.

— Dominic Casciani (@BBCDomC) March 22, 2017

Understandably, the authorities held off on publicly identifying the terrorist until key information was gathered.

Suspected #Westminster attacker British-born and had once been investigated by MI5 over extremism fears – UK PM Mayhttps://t.co/VFlC1CtTqp pic.twitter.com/aNbVhgiNLT

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 23, 2017

Well, now we know who this terrorist really is.

BREAKING: London police name Westminster attacker as Khalid Masood pic.twitter.com/QTU9PrT32z

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 23, 2017

He is, to put it bluntly, Not. A. Nice. Guy.

Born in Kent, the 52-year-old was known to MI5 and is understood to have acted alone. He was investigated “some years ago” as part of a historic investigation into violent extremism but was a peripheral figure.

In other words, he had quite the criminal track record.

Scotland Yard: Khalid Masood known by a number of aliases and had previous convictions for violence dating back many years.

— Dominic Casciani (@BBCDomC) March 23, 2017

However, none of those convictions involved acts of terror, planned or otherwise. That we know of considering authorities admitted that Masood operated under multiple aliases over the years, and again was known for his violent extremist views.

Meanwhile, as Londoners learn the identity of the terrorist, this is what many are saying in response to the attack.

Decidedly British high calibre response pic.twitter.com/JLuM7bKnzw

— Omid Djalili (@omid9) March 23, 2017

https://twitter.com/towerhilltube/status/844778866426048512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitchy.com%2Fgregp-3534%2F2017%2F03%2F23%2Fthis-is-london-underground-signs-go-viral-as-brits-declare-wearenotafriad%2F

Empowering quote this morning at Richmond station after the events at Westminster yesterday. #WeStandTogether #WeAreNotAfraid @BBCNews @ITV pic.twitter.com/HZlJZzK64e

— Sophie Yiannouris (@SophieYiannouri) March 23, 2017

https://twitter.com/sturtondancer/status/844845449597018112

I truly hope that the British strength and resilience that was demonstrated so very well in World War II when Hitler tried to bomb London into oblivion is as strong today as it was then.

These types of terror attacks are gaining in frequency. Now we have another vehicle terror attack in Antwerp. And that’s not a good thing for anyone, anywhere. Katie Hopkins asks a very important question of Londoners, one that we all should answer.

How many more attacks will it take before we step up and defend OUR culture instead of continuing to bow and cower to political correctness and appeasement? For me, I say this should STOP NOW.

Over time more details will come out regarding Masood and his terrorist leanings. While authorities continue their investigation, let us continue to pray for the victims and the family and friends of the victims of the #Westminster terror attack.