Boris Johnson: 'The only reason I wouldn't visit some parts of New York is the real risk of meeting Donald Trump'

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has rubbished Donald Trump's claims about London and radicalisation.

Donald Trump says his Muslim ban proposal is motivated in part out of fear that the US cities will become like Paris and London, where he says areas are completely radicalised.

"We have places in London and other places that are so radicalised that police are afraid for their own lives," he said in an interview with MSNBC.

Mr. Johnson, when he heard Mr. Trump's claims, was quick to deny them - and insult the fellow blonde-haired politician.

He said: "Donald Trump's ill-informed comments are complete and utter nonsense.

"As a city where more than 300 languages are spoken, London has a proud history of tolerance and diversity and to suggest there are areas where police officers cannot go because of radicalisation is simply ridiculous.

"I would welcome the opportunity to show Mr Trump first hand some of the excellent work our police officers do every day in local neighbourhoods throughout our city.

"Crime has been falling steadily in both London and New York - and the only reason I wouldn't go to some parts of New York is the real risk of meeting Donald Trump."

Many people agree with the Mayor of London's statement:

Mr. Johnson has previously commented that he was proud of the Londoners who tweeted #YouAintNoMuslimBruv, saying that "we will not be divided".

JK Rowling has also weighed in on Mr. Trump's comments, remarking that the Presidential candidate hopeful is "worse than voldemort".