Praise for Tobias Ellwood, British MP who gave CPR to wounded police officer in Westminster

Mr Ellwood, who himself is a retired soldier, is reported to have performed CPR on the wounded officer, performing mouth-to-mouth and applying pressure to his stab wounds.

He remained with the victim until the air ambulance and paramedics arrived.

The police officer later died as a result of his injuries.

Mr Ellwood has been branded a hero for his courageous efforts in attempting to save the police officers life.

@MrsFireyFairy: "As many ran away MP Tobias Ellwood ran in opposite direction straight towards a seriously injured Police Officer & began CPR"

Fair play to @Tobias_Ellwood. Such an awful situation to be in. #Westminster pic.twitter.com/jkSWBlUSP5

— K Y M A N N (@Kymann) March 22, 2017

@EddJefferson:"Hats off to @Tobias_Ellwood MP for performing CPR on the police officer wounded today. A brave man helping another brave man #Westminster"

@MatthewdAncona: "A moment of heartbreak but also grateful respect for the police officers and civilians - notably @Tobias_Ellwood - who showed such courage"

@BullshirePolice: "On behalf of every Police Officer and every Police Officer's family, friends and loved ones:

Thank you for trying.

@Tobias_Ellwood"

Tobias Ellwood 'Gave CPR and Mouth-to-Mouth to Wounded Policeman' | Minister Photographed Covered in Blood https://t.co/3GkPan41Tj pic.twitter.com/OQTzqdG1tS

— Guido Fawkes (@GuidoFawkes) March 22, 2017

@EmmaKennedy: "All thoughts to friends, colleagues and family of the policeman who has died. And utmost respect to MP Tobias Ellwood who tried to save him."