Donald Trump has sparked fury after hitting out at Sadiq Khan over his response to the London terror attack.

His comments came after terrorists mowed pedestrians down on London Bridge before stabbing people at Borough Market, leaving seven dead and injuring scores more.

All three men were shot dead by armed police, who flooded the area on Saturday night.

Following the atrocity, Sadiq Khan said he was “grieving” for the victims and said the terrorists “would not win”.

But the US President slammed that response on Twitter, saying: “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is ‘no reason to be alarmed!’”

He caused confusion with a further tweet, saying: “Do you notice we are not having a gun debate right now? That's because they used knives and a truck!”

Tottenham MP David Lammy told him: “Stop commenting on what has happened in my city. Put your phone down.”

“As an international politician, he should know better than taking cheap and unwarranted shots at the people actually on the ground,” a follower agreed.

Tony Posnanki told Mr Trump: “Leaders comfort citizens. They work with authorities and other leaders for answers...not yell "WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE!"

Mr Khan's statement appeared to have been taken out of context by Mr Trump. The Mayor had said this morning: "Londoners will see an increased police presence today and over the course of the next few days.

"There's no reason to be alarmed."

A spokesman for Mr Khan later branded Mr Trump's comment "ill-informed" and said the president had deliberately taken out of context remarks made by the mayor to reassure people about the increased police presence in the wake of the attack.

He said: "The mayor is busy working with the police, emergency services and the Government to co-ordinate the response to this horrific and cowardly terrorist attack and provide leadership and reassurance to Londoners and visitors to our city.

"He has more important things to do than respond to Donald Trump's ill-informed tweet that deliberately takes out of context his remarks urging Londoners not to be alarmed when they saw more police - including armed officers - on the streets."



Previously, Mr Trump had pledged his support to the UK over the latest atrocity, saying American was “with you.”

The US leader also used the attack to renew calls for his controversial travel ban.

Earlier this year, the US President’s son Donald Trump Junior also hit out at Sadiq Khan for previous comments on the terror threat, when he said such attacks were “part and parcel” of living in a big city.