JK Rowling and others have hit out at the New York Times for claiming the UK is 'reeling' after the terror attacks in Manchester and London Bridge.

Many have pointed out that London and the rest of the UK are mourning their dead but not "reeling" and that life is going on as usual.

Some have said that to "reel" and create an atmosphere of fear is what the terrorists want, and that to say we are "cowed" or "reeling" is letting them win.

JK Rowling tweeted. "The thugs who mowed down innocent people would love to think of the UK 'reeling' but it isn't. Don't confuse grief with lack of courage."