Enfield Council has urged the community to stay "strong and united" in the wake of the mosque attack.

The authority's leader, Doug Taylor, says he was left "shocked and saddened" by what happened on the borough's doorstep, at Finsbury Park Mosque in Seven Sisters Road.

He said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the victim and all those injured. London is a place of many cultures, faiths and nationalities.

"An attack on one community affects us all.

“Following the incident, we have been advised by the Metropolitan Police that people will se an increased number of officers on duty across London.

“In addition, security will be stepped up around local mosques in light of last night’s repugnant act. These security measures will continue as long as necessary.”

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “We don’t yet know the full detail, but this was clearly a deliberate attack on innocent Londoners, many of whom were finishing prayers during the holy month of Ramadan.

“While this appears to be an attack on a particular community, like the terrible attacks in Manchester, Westminster and London Bridge, it is also an assault on all our shared values of tolerance, freedom and respect.”