Theresa May: Trump comments on London terror attack not ‘helpful’

“I never think it’s helpful for anybody to speculate on what is an ongoing investigation,” May told the BBC when asked about Trump’s tweets. “As I’ve just said, the police and security services are working to discover the full circumstances of this cowardly attack and to identify all those responsible.”

An improvised explosive device detonated on a London Underground train at the Parsons Green station in Southwest London.

At least 22 people were injured. Police are treating the incident as an act of terrorism.

“Clearly this was a device that was intended to cause significant harm, and 22 people have been injured and are being treated in hospital,” May said.

After news of the attack spread, the president sent several tweets, including one advocating for his travel ban and another suggesting those involved in the London attack may have been recruited on the Internet.

“Another attack in London by a loser terrorist.These are sick and demented people who were in the sights of Scotland Yard. Must be proactive!” Trump said in one tweet.

“Loser terrorists must be dealt with in a much tougher manner.The internet is their main recruitment tool which we must cut off & use better!” the president said in a second tweet.

A spokesman for Scotland Yard also said the president’s comments were “unhelpful and pure speculation.”

May said the threat level in the United Kingdom remains at severe, meaning a terrorist attack is highly likely.

“The threat of terrorism that we face is severe,” she said, “but together by working together, we will defeat them.”