KEIGHLEY boxer Muhammad Ali was among the British Lionhearts squad that witnessed part of yesterday's terror attack in London.

Ali was part of a group of fighters and coaching staff, which included fellow Rio Olympian Pat McCormack and experienced super-heavyweight Frazer Clarke, who were in Westminster attending a community event at the Houses of Parliament.

The Lionhearts were in the capital ahead of their World Series of Boxing match against Italia Thunder at York Hall tonight.

Coach Tony Davis was one of the first on the scene as he became involved in attempts to save the life of PC Keith Palmer, who had sustained what were to prove fatal injuries in the attack.

Davis said: "The boxers have been a concern because to witness something as graphic as that and then get put in a lockdown (while police interviews took place), would probably have an effect on them in a couple of days.

"But we made a decision to show a bit of solidarity and make sure the event went ahead tonight. I think the Lionhearts are upbeat and very much looking forward to the event."

A statement read: “GB Boxing can confirm that boxers and coaching staff from its British Lionhearts boxing team (who are due compete against Italia Thunder in the World Series of Boxing on Thursday night at York Hall) were at Westminster on Wednesday and witnessed part of the attack at the Houses of Parliament.

“No members of the British Lionhearts team or coaching staff were harmed in the incident and all of the boxers and staff are safe and well.

“The boxers and staff have spoken to the police and security forces and are assisting them with their enquiries into the incident.

“The boxers, coaches and everyone connected with GB Boxing and the British Lionhearts would like to express their sympathies to everyone that was hurt in the incident and their sincere condolences to all of the families that have lost loved ones.

“The team would also like to thank the public for all of their messages of support.”