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Rowling had published a post expressing her horror at the attempt on Rushdie's life, when one responder threatened her harm.

This latest threat to Rowling follows yesterday’s attack on Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed up to 15 times at a conference near Buffalo, New York, where he was about to give a lecture on free speech. Rowling confirmed that the police were now involved, telling followers: “To all sending supportive messages: thank you. Rowling – who has previously been targeted by some trans activists for her beliefs on gender – had published a post expressing her horror at the attempt on Rushdie’s life, when one responder threatened her harm.

The big picture: Multiple authors weighed in on the attack on Rushdie, denouncing any violence against authors and writers. Driving the news: Rowling said the ...

- James Pattersontweeted that he was "shocked" and "deeply saddened by the continued acts of violence in today's world. He later tweeted, "What kind of a--hat stabs a writer, anyway? - Ian McEwan, the Booker-prize-winning author, said the “appalling attack" on Rushdie “represents an assault on freedom of thought and speech," The Guardianreports. - Margaret Atwood, writer of "The Handmaid's Tale," retweeted a number of posts about Rushdie. F--er!" Driving the news: Rowling said the attack on Rushdie — who was stabbed at an event in New York Friday afternoon and remains hospitalized — was "horrifying."

The author tweets her thanks to fans, saying: "To all sending supportive messages: thank you. Police are involved (were already involved on other threats)."

In a later update, she added: "To all sending supportive messages: thank you. The author tweets her thanks to fans, saying: "To all sending supportive messages: thank you. Police are involved (were already involved on other threats)."

The Harry Potter author shared screenshots of the potential threat to Twitter.

Since the suspect was identified, people on social media have speculated if the attack was in relation to Iran’s former leader Ayatollah Khomeini previously issuing a fatwa calling for his death. He is on a ventilator and may lose an eye and has sustained nerve damage to his arm and liver, according to the New York Times. JK Rowling has said she is working with the police after receiving a potential threat from a Twitter user following her reaction tweet to Sir Salman Rushdie’s attack in New York.

The British author, who recently spiralled into her own controversies, was among many left shocked and appalled at the attack on Salman Rushdie.

Rishi Sunak, one of two candidates seeking to become Britain's next prime minister, said Friday's attack on author Salman Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West over Iran, the Sunday Telegraph reported. Australian capital Canberra's airport was evacuated and a man arrested after gunshots were heard in the main terminal building, police said on Sunday. One person has been taken into custody and a firearm was recovered, the police said in a statement. North Korea's state news agency KCNA released a statement from the foreign ministry after U.N. chief Antonio Guterres on Friday said he fully supports efforts to completely denuclearise North Korea when he met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Police said CCTV footage has been reviewed and at this time the person in custody is believed to be the only person responsible for the incident. Rowling thanked her supporters in the same thread and updated them that the police were investigating the issue. Let him be ok.” To this, a user commented on her post: “Don't worry you are next”.

Two days after renowned author Salman Rushdie was attacked in New York, J K Rowling, best known for the fantasy book series "Harry Potter", received a death ...

And on the post, an user commented, "Don't worry you are next." WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who offer their views in the public arena. Learning after the attack on Rushdie, Rowling took to Twitter to say, "Horrifying news.

Police said they are investigating a report of an "online threat" made to JK Rowling after she tweeted her reaction to the stabbing of Sir Salman Rushdie.

Police are investigating an "online threat" made to JK Rowling after she tweeted her reaction to the stabbing of Salman Rushdie.

He was on a ventilator and may lose an eye and has sustained nerve damage to his arm and liver, according to the New York Times. pic.twitter.com/BzM6WopzHa Police are investigating an “online threat” made to JK Rowling after she tweeted her reaction to the stabbing of Salman Rushdie.

Scotland's police said on Sunday they are investigating a report of an "online threat" made to the author JK Rowling after she tweeted her condemnation of ...

The novelist was likely to lose an eye and had nerve damage in his arm and wounds to his liver. Following hours of surgery, Rushdie was on a ventilator and unable to speak as of Friday evening. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Officers carrying out inquiries after message to author who voiced support for Rushdie following stabbing.

We also prohibit the glorification of violence … Terrorism/violent extremism: You may not threaten or promote terrorism …’” We appreciate your help, and encourage you to reach out again in the future if you see any potential violations.” WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who offer their views in the public arena,” the statement said.

Police are investigating an online threat to the Harry Potter author after the attack in the US.

Police are involved (were already involved on other threats)." She shared a screenshot of the threat, writing: "To all sending supportive messages. "Our thoughts are with Sir Salman Rushdie and his family following the senseless act of violence in New York."

Police are investigating an "online threat" made to JK Rowling after she tweeted her reaction to the stabbing of Salman Rushdie. The Harry Potter author, ...

After sharing screenshots of the threatening tweet, she said: "To all sending supportive messages: thank you Police are involved (were already involved on other threats)." The Harry Potter author, 57, shared screenshots of a message from a user who had written "don't worry you are next" in response to her tweet about Rushdie. Police are investigating an "online threat" made to JK Rowling after she tweeted her reaction to the stabbing of Salman Rushdie.

The Harry Potter author was among countless public figures who shared well wishes with Rushdie online — Stephen King and Hillary Clinton also tweeted their ...

On Sunday, the BBC reported that Rushdie has shown signs of improvement as he was taken off a ventilator and is now able to talk; following the attack, his agent Andrew Wylie said that, “The news is not good. WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who offer their views in the public arena.” The Harry Potter author was among countless public figures who shared well wishes with Rushdie online — Stephen King and Hillary Clinton also tweeted their support — but after Rowling wrote of the attack, “Feeling very sick right now.

Police are investigating an "online threat" made to JK Rowling after she tweeted her reaction to the stabbing of Salman Rushdie. The Harry Potter author, ...

After sharing screenshots of the threatening tweet, she said: "To all sending supportive messages: thank you Police are involved (were already involved on other threats)." The Harry Potter author, 57, shared screenshots of a message from a user who had written "don't worry you are next" in response to her tweet about Rushdie. Police are investigating an "online threat" made to JK Rowling after she tweeted her reaction to the stabbing of Salman Rushdie.

Our thoughts are with Sir Salman Rushdie and his family following the senseless act of violence in New York. The company strongly condemns any form of threat, ...

The death threat had a bounty of $3 million, and Rushdie subsequently went into hiding when it was first issued. Twitter refused to take action, and Rowling posted the company’s reply. “After reviewing the available information, we determined that there were no violations of the Twitter rules in the content you reported. WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who offer their views in the public arena. Rushdie, the author of the novel The Satanic Verses, has been under a death threat issued in 1989 by the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini. Rushdie was accused of “insulting Islam” in his novel. On Friday, Rowling tweeted out a message on Rushdie, who was attacked on stage at a speaking event.

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The "Harry Potter" author has been criticized heavily in recent years for her views about transgender women, with many calling her “TERF,” or a trans-exclusionary radical feminist. "Our thoughts are with Sir Salman Rushdie and his family following the senseless act of violence in New York." Rushdie's agent said Sunday that the author was off a ventilator and on the "road to recovery" after being stabbed in the neck Friday morning at the the Chautauqua Institution. The author has been the subject of threats for decades, after his controversial novel "The Satanic Verses" drew the ire of some Muslims and was banned in Iran.

The author of the “Harry Potter” books was threatened on Twitter after she posted condolences for the novelist Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed on Friday in ...

Mr. Rushdie remains in a hospital in Erie, Pa., and his agent said on Sunday that he was recovering. In 1998, the country’s president said Iran no longer supported the edict. “@TwitterSupport These are your guidelines, right?” she wrote. Let him be OK.” Hours after the attack on Mr. Rushdie, who was stabbed roughly 10 times as he prepared to speak at the Chautauqua Institution, Ms. Rowling tweeted her condolences. The author of the “Harry Potter” books was threatened on Twitter after she posted condolences for the novelist Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed on Friday in western New York.

Police are investigating threats to Harry Potter creator JK Rowling after she said the attack on the author at a lecture in New York made her feel "very ...

Rushdie, 75, was stabbed at a lecture in New York on Saturday and suffered a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm and an eye. Rowling shared screenshots of the threatening tweet and said: "To all sending supportive messages: thank you police are involved (were already involved on other threats)". A user replied "don't worry you are next".

The Harry Potter author tweeted about an attack on another author when she received the 'online threat'.

The Harry Potter author has been criticised heavily in recent years for her views about transgender women, with many calling her “TERF” or a trans-exclusionary radical feminist. “Our thoughts are with Sir Salman Rushdie and his family following the senseless act of violence in New York.” “WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who offer their views in the public arena,” the company said. The user wrote Sunday that they recovered their account “after heavy reports” and questioned how they could threaten her life from Pakistan. They then wrote that their comment was an “indication” of others who live in the United Kingdom. The Harry Potter author, 57, shared screenshots of a message from a user who had written “don’t worry you are next” in response to her tweet about Rushdie. Police are investigating an “online threat” made to JK Rowling after she tweeted her reaction to the stabbing of Salman Rushdie.

A threat has been made against Harry Potter author JK Rowling, after she posted a message of concern for Salman Rushdie last week.

We also prohibit the glorification of violence … Terrorism/violent extremism: You may not threaten or promote terrorism …’” We appreciate your help, and encourage you to reach out again in the future if you see any potential violations.” “WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who offer their views in the public arena.”