Trump: Britain And Europe 'Not Safe Places'

Donald Trump has claimed Britain and Europe are "not safe places" following recent terrorist attacks.

The front runner for the Republican presidential nomination made the comments five days after the Brussels bombings, which killed at least 35 people.

The property tycoon said Europe had lots of "very, very severe" problems and added he did not even think America was a safe place for Americans.

Mr Trump told ABC: "I don't think Bruss - England or I don't think that Europe is a safe place. No, I don't.

"I think there are a lot of problems in Europe that are very, very severe.

"When you look at Brussels, when you look at the way they've handled things from law enforcement standpoints, when you look at Paris, when you look at so many other places, no, it's not (safe)."

US Secretary of State John Kerry echoed the comments, telling CBS's Face The Nation US citizens should "avoid a crowded place" if they were travelling in Europe, because "you have no control over who may be there".

Mr Trump was mocked last year for his comments on "no-go" areas in London, when he claimed some areas of the city were "so radicalised that the police are afraid for their own lives".

He also caused controversy earlier this week, when he said British Muslims are not reporting suspicious activity by extremists to the authorities.

The billionaire businessman's latest remarks came as Belgian officials completed their initial investigation at Brussels International Airport and found the main building to be stable.

Airport officials are now discussing plans to install temporary check-in desks, but in a statement the airport said that the process of identifying a suitable location was still being carried out in consultation with airlines and luggage handlers.