Boris Johnson: I feel disgusted that Sir Salman Rushdie was stabbed while exercising a right

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his disgust at the murderous attack which the famous writer Salman Rushdie received today.

I feel disgusted that Sir Salman Rushdie was stabbed while exercising a right which we must never stop defending. My thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. We hope everyone is well“, wrote o Johnson in a message on Twitter.

The 75-year-old author was attacked as he prepared to deliver a speech at an event in New York. A man rushed the scene and stabbed him in the neck.

The perpetrator was stopped by a police officer and arrested.

Salman Rushdie has been airlifted to hospital where he is undergoing surgery, according to the latest update.


Source: News Beast

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