British Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed that Britain will 'never buckle' in the face of terrorism while condemning a sickening attack on a British solider in broad daylight.
Cameron called an emergency Cobra meeting after a man, believed to be a soldier, was killed in broad daylight by two suspected terrorists in Woolwich.
He said that the incident was the most appalling crime, adding that there were strong indications that it was a terrorist incident."
According to the Mirror, horrified witnesses to the incident reported that they saw two black men attacking a young man, who was wearing a Help for Heroes t-shirt with a machete.
The victim was allegedly hacked to death, with some suggesting his attackers tried to behead him.
Home Secretary Theresa May also condemned the "sickening and barbaric attack".
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In the footage, which was obtained by ITV News, a man with bloodied hands addressed the camera and appeared to justify his actions with references to Islam.
A statement from the Muslim Council of Britain said it understood the victim was a member of the Armed Forces.