Ethnic Chinese journalist hailed a hero after tackling terrorists in pub

The Brandenburg Gate is illuminated with the colors of the British flag to show solidarity with the victims of the recent attack in London, in Berlin, Germany, June 4, 2017. [Photo/Agencies]

Friends of the hero had worried about his safety when Ho appeared to go missing. Later, one friend Isabelle Oderberg said on her social media site: "We have found Geoff. He is in intensive care."

Another friend Gary Robinson said: "Geoff update is that he is stable but can't talk. He is a true hero. He took on the terrorists when three rushed in stabbing people, using his martial arts, he fought them off."

"One missed him, the other stabbed him in the throat (and possibly stomach). He was hurt protecting others."

Robinson added: "He is in intensive care but 'doing well' according to the doctor. Unbelievable bravery. God speed your recovery. Geoff Ho, proud to call you my friend."

Sunday Express editor Martin Townsend said: "Geoff Ho is an absolutely first class reporter and a fine and decent man and our thoughts are with him and his family at this time. We are all hoping and praying for a speedy recovery."

Ho's office is five minutes walk from London Bridge where Saturday night's terror attack happened.

A van was deliberately driven into pedestrians on London Bridge and then three men with knives attacked people in the area of nearby Borough Market, killing seven and injuring almost 50 others, including Ho.

The three terrorists were gunned down and killed by armed cops responding to the attack.

As counter terrorism police in London continued their investigation Monday, 11 people remain under police arrest for questioning. Seven of those being held are women aged 19 to 60.