Alan Henning RIP

Awful! RIP Alan a kind and caring man who should have been returned to his loved ones. Such barbarism is hard to contemplate.

They are truly barbaric.

Moderate Islam can and should stand up against this group, but the views of the Islamic State are so extreme that I doubt if the alternative views of moderate Muslims is going to make much difference to them in the short term.

The IS probably consider those who do not hold their extreme views as bad Muslims.

What dreadfully sad news, feel consumed with sadness for his poor family.

What a sad old world we live.

What a sad ending for Mr Henning, who only wanted to help Syrians in need of food and aid.

The psychopath who is beheading westerners needs stopping in his tracks by the Islamists he claims to represent before any more lives are taken. Someone as murderous as this is just as likely to kill the people around him as those regarded as their enemies.

Terrible news, so sad for Mr Hennings (RIP) family - whos son will be remembered as a generous wonderful person.
We as British people must unite and stand firm against such evil scum. The FBI equipped with whereabouts of this vile swine: Cameron must allow the US to source & punish.

God Rest Your Soul Mr Henning. We will not let-up.

Unbelievably barbaric.

Are we being goaded by them telling us who is next in line? I agree, let the US find and punish. Life in prison is not the answer.

Poor poor man. Thoughts and prayers for his family. RIP, dear Allen.

Imagine how frightened he must have been

What can anyone say in this situation? These people go against all the civilizing influences and progress of thousands of years and are returning to a wild state, albeit using the trappings of 20th century communication. It is beyond sad.

There are no words strong enough to express our feelings on this barbaric act. The whole world is outraged. Deepest sympathy to Alan's family.

Such a kind and caring man, what a terrible way for him to die... My thoughts are with his wife and family, a truly devastating loss. RIP Alan.