Jo Cox's family express heartfelt sympathy to Westminster terror victims

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Thursday 23 March 2017 at 3:23pm

The family of Jo Cox have expressed their 'heartfelt sympathy' to those affected by the Westminster terror attacks.

So-called Islamic State claims it was behind the attack which left four dead, including a police officer and the assailant.

Armed officers at the scene yesterday Credit: PA

Eight people have been arrested and raids have taken place in London, Birmingham and elsewhere.

Jo Cox was murdered on the streets of her own constituency last year by far-right extremist Thomas Mair.

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And today her family said they were 'shaken' by the incident outside parliament yesterday.

A family statement read: "We are deeply saddened and shaken by the events in London yesterday.

"We would like to send our heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, including PC Keith Palmer.

"We would also like to extend our love and support to the surviving victims, their families and anybody who witnessed or who has been affected by this horrendous attack."

Jo Cox was killed last June Credit: PA

People feel helpless when such horrific things happen, but one thing which has enabled our family to get through the last nine months has been the immeasurable kindness that we have been shown by the vast majority of people in this country and beyond - family, friends and many, many complete strangers. Whilst the police conduct their investigation, we would therefore encourage people to reach out and support those who were involved in the attack yesterday, in whatever way they can. Whilst they may feel it, let them know that they are not alone. When we are faced with such acute pain and suffering it is difficult not to lose hope, but we must remember that the goodness of humanity will prevail and we must come together and counteract hatred, in whatever form, with love and support for our fellow human beings.