Statement by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:

“We are shocked and saddened to hear of yesterday’s terror attacks in Nice in which dozens of innocent people have been killed.

“The victims of these barbaric attacks and their families are in our thoughts and prayers.

“All forms of terrorism and extremism are completely against the true teachings of Islam. The Holy Quran has said that to kill even one innocent person is akin to killing all of mankind.

“We hope the perpetrators of these evil attacks are swiftly brought to justice.”