Counter-terrorism police have been searching a home in Birmingham where friends of Westminster attacker Khalid Masood lived.

Fears Westminster terrorist Khalid Masood was groomed for extremism in prison have heightened after it was claimed he turned to Islam behind bars.

Counter-terrorism detectives are attempting to trace any associates of Khalid Masood as they mount a huge investigation to establish what triggered the terrorist's murderous rampage in Westminster.

Islamic leaders in Ireland have expressed fears that the terrorist attack in London will be blamed on Islam and fuel division and hatred in society.

Searches are continuing at a flat and a house in Birmingham following police raids linked to the Westminster terror attack.