This seems a planned and coordinated act of terrorism and we are confident that the law enforcement authorities will soon discover the identity of perpetrators responsible for this contemptible act and bring them to task with the full force of the law.

At this moment of confusion, uncertainty and naturally highly charged emotions, we earnestly appeal to the media not to rush to judgment.

We call on the British Muslims and non-Muslims to stand united in opposition to terrorism and to help in safeguarding our society from people who are acting outside of religious values and the law. We urge anyone who has information on terrorist activities to inform the police immediately and cooperate with the establishment in order to uproot terrorism. We also call on Muslim Clerics in Britain to speak out of their opposition to terrorism and preach for state unity at this difficult time.

We would like to reiterate that Islam is a religion of peace, justice and freedom; and we disassociate ourselves with any organisation - claiming to be Muslim or otherwise; which carries out acts which are contradictory to the teachings of Islam.

Verily we are from God and to Him we shall return.

AhlulBayt Islamic Mission (AIM)