The inquests into the deaths of the victims of the Westminster Bridge terror attack, including a former Bromley police officer, are due to conclude.

Chief coroner Mark Lucraft QC is due to give his conclusions at the Old Bailey on the deaths of four civilians and police officer Keith Palmer who were murdered by terrorist Khalid Masood.

On Tuesday the court heard closing submissions, with Jonathan Hough QC, for the coroner, saying the inquests should conclude all five victims were unlawfully killed.

He said: "Each was murdered in a terrorist atrocity which was no less brutal for its lack of sophistication."

Masood, 52, drove into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge on March 22 last year, killing American tourist Kurt Cochran, 54, retired window cleaner Leslie Rhodes, 75, Aysha Frade, 44, and Romanian tourist Andreea Cristea, 31.

He then stormed through gates near the Houses of Parliament and fatally stabbed unarmed PC Palmer with two knives.

Popular family man Keith Palmer was hailed a hero for protecting the public every day in his job guarding the Palace of Westminster.

The married father-of-one and avid Charlton fan joined the force because he wanted to "make a difference", his sister Angela Clarke told the inquest.

PC Palmer took up his job at the Palace of Westminster for a new experience and to spend more time with his wife and daughter.

Chief Inspector Neil Sawyer paid tribute to PC Palmer's "ultimate sacrifice".

He said: "His brave actions that day did not surprise me. Keith never backed away from a job protecting people."

While many would remember him for his "brave actions" and "ultimate sacrifice", Mr Sawyer said: "To me and others he was our dear friend."

As the "face of British policing", he was also popular with tourists who flocked to the Palace of Westminster, Pc Nick Carlisle said.

He added: "When on Carriage Gates, he was popular with tourists looking to have their photos taken with a British bobby. He was the face of British policing and his photo with tourists must be dotted all around the world."

Westminster terrorist Masood's car and knife rampage took just 82 seconds from the moment he mounted the kerb, striking his first victim in a rented car, to when he was shot dead.