Third London terror attack victim named as American tourist Kurt Cochran whose wife was also injured in Westminster – as Donald Trump pays tribute

THE third victim of the brutal Westminster attack has been remembered as a "great American" by US President Donald Trump.

Kurt Cochran had been travelling through Europe to celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary to wife Melissa when the pair were struck on Westminster Bridge in the horrific terror attack, with the 54-year-old dying from his injuries.

His wife remains in hospital with injuries including a broken leg.

Devastated friends have paid tribute to Kurt, with friend Shantell Payne writing: "With a heavy heart I must pass the sad news of our beautiful brother, father, husband, son and friend Kurt Cochran, he could not overcome the injuries he received in the London terror attacks.

"This pain is so heart wrenching and raw it has rocked our family and all that knew him to its core.

"We will miss Kurt beyond words."

Police have since named the terrorist as 52-year-old Khalid Masood.

She added that his wife, Melissa Payne Cochran, was still in the hospital with a broken leg, rib and a cut on her head but was expected to recover from her injuries.

She said: "Sending all the love to her for a quick recovery."

The post was met with dozens of messages, offering prayers for the heartbroken family.

In a statement released by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mr Payne said his family was "heartbroken" by the death of Mr Cochran.

He said: "Kurt was a good man and a loving husband to our sister and daughter, Melissa.

"They were in Europe to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and were scheduled to return to the United States on Thursday.

"Melissa also received serious injuries in the attack, and is being cared for in the hospital.

"We express our gratitude to the emergency and medical personnel who have cared for them and ask for your prayers on behalf of Melissa and our family.

"Kurt will be greatly missed, and we ask for privacy as our family mourns and as Melissa recovers from her injuries."

US President Donald Trump tweeted out his support, saying: "A great American, Kurt Cochran, was killed in the London terror attack.

"My prayers and condolences are with his family and friends."

It is believed that the man, from Utah, had been knocked off Westminster Bridge and onto a concrete underpass below.

He had been travelling through Europe, most recently visiting Germany, Ireland and Scotland according to his Facebook page.

Photographs taken in the devastating aftermath of the attack showed witnesses desperately trying to help the couple, with mum-of-two Aysha Frade also named as a victim who did not survive the attack.

Prime Minister Theresa May has condemned the “sick and depraved” Westminster terror attack that hit the “heart of London”.