Manchester Central Mosque has condemned the murder of Alan Henning, calling him a "local and national hero."

A video purporting to show the 47-year-old being beheaded has been released by Islamic State (IS) militants.

Imam Asim Hussain said, "The killing of Alan Henning was a cowardly and criminal act of appalling brutality, by a group who do not represent Islam at all."

Mr Hussain said they will remember Mr Henning as "a tireless and selfless humanitarian aid worker."