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23rd Mar 2017

First civilian fatality from London attack identified as mum-of-two on school run

Laura Holland

A mum-of-two, who was on the way to collect her children from school, has been identified as the first civilian who died following the terrorist attack in London yesterday.

Aysha Frade (43) was on the way to collect her two children, aged 8 and 11-years-old, when the attack took place.

Ms Frade reportedly worked in DLD College London, a language school located close to Westminster.

According to The Daily Mail, Aysha was originally from Betanzos in Spain and was living in London with her Portuguese husband.

A local councillor in Betanzos, Andres Hermida said:

“Betanzos has suffered a terrible blow because of the scourge of terrorism.

Our most sincere condolences to the family of Aysha, a woman originally form Betanzos murdered in London.

She loved coming here and spending time with friends and relatives.”