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An MP Has Emerged As One Of The Heroes Of The Westminster Terror Attack

An MP Has Emerged As One Of The Heroes Of The Westminster Terror Attack

The MP is a former Army officer.

James Dawson

James Dawson

Photos have shown how Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood MP battled to save the life of a policeman stabbed outside Parliament earlier today.

The Bournemouth East MP, 50, gave mouth-to-mouth to the officer and put pressure on his wounds to stop the blood flow after he was stabbed in New Palace Yard, Westminster.

Mr Ellwood - a former Army officer - was among those who rushed to help and attempted mouth-to-mouth resuscitation of the injured police officer.

Credit: PA Images

His brother Jonathan was killed aged 39 by an Islamic militant group in the 2002 Bali bombings.

The Bournemouth East MP is a Foreign Office minister, with the Middle East, Africa and counter terrorism listed among the areas within his brief.

His friend of 20 years, Conservative MP Adam Afriyie, told the BBC he saw him heading towards the scene despite police instructions to rush to safety.

Conservative MP Ben Howlett tweeted: "Tobias Ellwood is an absolute hero for what he did to help the policeman this afternoon!"

Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said: "Today, Tobias gave MPs a good name. He was utterly heroic, pure and simple. He went above and beyond and did all he could to save a police officer."

Operations Superintendent Rhys Hughes thanked the MP on Twitter for his dedication to saving the police officer's life, writing: "Thank you for trying today sir."

Four people have been confirmed dead in the incident, including the police officer and the suspected attacker, after a 4x4 vehicle mowed down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before a knife attack in the grounds of the Houses of Parliament.

In the aftermath of the incident, people took to social media from across the globe to share their support and solidarity using a London underground icon and the hashtag #wearenotafraid.

Featured Image Credit: PA Images

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