Australia’s deputy PM visits site of London Bridge attack

Mr Joyce visited London Bridge on his way to a summit in Brussels. He was accompanied by Alexander Downer, Australian high commissioner to the UK.

He placed flowers at the southern end of London Bridge with a label carrying the message: "Our thoughts and prayers are with you – from the Government and People of Australia".

The deputy PM then crossed the road to have a beer at a nearby pub.

The funeral of 28-year-old Kirsty Boden, a nurse at Guy's Hospital, is due to be held on Monday in her home town of Loxton, South Australia.

A charity appeal in her memory – set up with a target of £1,000 – has now raised nearly £20,000.

The funeral of the other Australian victim of the 3 June attack – 21-year-old Sara Zelenak – took place on Friday.

Southwark Council announced last week that the flowers will be removed from London Bridge on Monday.