MADRID, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Ignacio Echeverria, a 39-year-old Spaniard who has been missing since Saturday night's terrorist attack in London has been confirmed as one of the victims by his family and also the Spanish government.
The news came just hours after Spanish Interior Minister, Juan Ignacio Zoido had criticized the British government for their slow reaction in giving information about the banker who had not been seen since trying to defend a woman from the terrorists on London Bridge.
"Ignacio didn't survive the attack. Thank you for all of you who helped and looked after him. We know we are not the only ones who are sad," posted his sister Ana on Facebook.
Meanwhile the Spanish government also confirmed Echeverria's death.
"It is with great sadness and dismay, the government has received confirmation from the British authorities that Ignacio Echeverría is among the victims of the cruel terrorist attacks that took place in London last Saturday."
"The government wishes to tell his family and friends that they are not alone in their pain and that Spain is with them, sharing their sense of desolation and standing by them at this terrible time," reads the communique, which also praises Echeverria for his courage.
"His bravery in defending a defenceless person reminds us of the need to remain united against the scourge of terrorism, against those whose only language is violence and terror. The government firmly believes that democratic unity can overcome many challenges, including the senselessness of terrorism," concludes the note.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy also tweeted his dismay posting "I am upset at the death of Ignacio Echeverria and send my condolences to his family. We will remember him for his heroic and exemplary actions."
