Westminster terror attack: Memorial fund for PC Palmer tops £735,000

The family of Westminster terror attack victim PC Keith Palmer say they are "overwhelmed" after a memorial fund in his name raised more than £735,000 in five days.

A JustGiving page was aiming to raise £250,000 for the family of PC Palmer, who was stabbed to death outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday.

In a statement his family said: "We have been overwhelmed by the love and support for our family, and most especially, the outpouring of love and respect for our Keith.

"We want to thank everyone who has reached out to us over the past few days for their kindness and generosity."

The JustGiving page is now being closed.

PC Palmer was stabbed to death by Khalid Masood, after he had killed three other people and injured more than 50 others by driving his car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge.

Masood, 52, was shot dead at the scene by an armed officer.

The family of another of the victims, American Kurt Cochran, say they have been through a "humbling and difficult experience".

His brother-in-law, Clint Payne, told a news conference in central London they had "felt the love of so many people".

Mr Cochran, 54, from Utah, was on the final day of a trip to London with his wife Melissa to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary when they were caught up in the carnage.

The couple were mowed down on Westminster Bridge.

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Mr Cochran died, while his wife was left with a broken leg and rib and a cut head.

"It’s been a tender experience for our family to be together with Melissa here," said Mr Payne.

"Her health is steadily improving and she has been strengthened by the presence of her family. She is so grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity."

President Trump described Mr Cochran as a great American.

Mother-of-two Aysha Frade and retired window cleaner Leslie Rhodes were also killed in the attack.

On Saturday police said they still believed Masood acted alone but said "there is a possibility we will never understand why he did this".

Twelve people have so far been arrested in connection with the attack.

Nine people have been released without charge and a 32-year-old woman from Manchester has been released on bail.

Two men remain in custody.

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