Boris Johnson condemns attack on ex-Japanese PM Abe

 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he was utterly appalled and saddened to hear about the "despicable attack" on Japan's Shinzo Abe.

"Utterly appalled and saddened to hear about the despicable attack on Shinzo Abe. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones," he said.

The former prime minister of Japan was shot in the chest on Friday Morning in the city of Nara. According to the government, his condition is "very grave". and reports suggest he's suffered heart failure.