The 75-year-old author was attacked as he prepared to deliver a speech at an event in New York
The Prime Minister of Britain Boris Johnson expressed his disgust at the murderous attack on the famous writer Salman Rushdie.
“I am appalled 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 all hope he is well»Johnson wrote 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.
Appalled that Sir Salman Rushdie has been stabbed while exercising a right we should never cease to defend.
Right now my thoughts are with his loved ones. We are all hoping he is okay.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 12, 2022
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