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Despite having good intentions, the Prime Minister's Twitter account committed something of a faux pas on Monday morning (March 4).

On the anniversary of the Salisbury Novichok attack, PM Theresa May released a statement about this tragic incident.

On the UK Prime Minister Twitter page, a tweet was posted with the headline: 'PM Statement on the anniversary of the Salisbury incident.'

Above it, the post read: "Salisbury has fought back so well from such a devastating and reckless incident - a testament to the resolve, forbearance and positivity of the community.'

(Image: Google Street View)

The picture, however, was supposed to show a scenic shot of Salisbury.

Instead, it was a picturesque shot of Bath, looking down from Pulteney Bridge and onto Parade Gardens and the River Avon - nearly 40 miles away from Salisbury.

One eagle-eyed Twitter user spotted this error.

Jim Waterson tweeted: "That's Bath, not Salisbury. At least the Russian poisoning suspects could recognise the correct church spire."

It appears that there was a mix-up over Salisbury Cathedral and St John the Evangelist's Church, in South Parade.

The Twitter page has since updated the picture it used to 10 Downing Street.

Her statement read: "Today is an important milestone for Salisbury as it emerges from the shadow cast by the use of chemical weapons on the streets of our country.

"Now, 12 months on, we see this historic city, welcoming thousands of visitors and tourists as it plans for a positive and prosperous future.

"The fact Salisbury and the wider region has fought back so well from such a devastating and reckless incident is testament to the resolve, forbearance and positivity of the community.

(Image: Google Street View)

"My thoughts today are very much with the victims, their friends and families, both in Salisbury, Amesbury and further afield.

"They have shown remarkable strength, resilience and fortitude in the last year and I have no doubt will continue to do so.

"Today is also an opportunity to reflect on the work of so many people who have played a part in the recovery effort, from all of the dedicated emergency service workers, council staff and public servants, to the skilful and brave men and women of our armed forces who have led the unprecedented clean-up operation.

(Image: Chris Dorney)

"And today is a chance to acknowledge the spirit of the people of this city and I offer my thanks to every single one of them.

"I hope they can be encouraged by the announcement on Friday that the clean-up operation in South Wiltshire is now complete, and that moving forward Salisbury will once again be known for being a beautiful, welcoming English city and not for the events of 4 March 2018."

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