President pays tribute to 'generosity' of Irish pensioner murdered in London 

President Michael D. Higgins has offered his sympathies to the Irish community in London, and all who knew Mr O' Halloran 

A Serco prison van leaves Willesden Magistrates’ Court in north-west London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the "generosity and kindness" of Thomas O' Halloran, the 87-year-old pensioner from Co Clare who was killed in London while on his mobility scooter.

Mr Higgins, on behalf of the people of Ireland, offered his "profound sympathy to all the members of the family of Thomas O’Halloran who died under such tragic circumstances this week, to the Irish Community in London of whom he was a part, and to all in London and Ireland who knew him."