BY REBECCA ADAMS

THE tragic attacks in Brussels sent the world into silence earlier this week.

However, the response on social media was less than supportive.

As the people of Brussels recovered from the devastation that happened in their city on Tuesday morning, David Cameron said that “today is a day for sympathy and condolence”.

Some did the complete opposite.

Just hours after the explosions in Brussels Airport and Maelbeek Metro station that reportedly killed more than 30 people, some social media users including journalists and politicians used the event to make political points.

Katie Hopkins unsurprisingly joined the social media warriors on Tuesday, attacking Islam and the EU.

Hopkins tweeted: “Next time someone says we are safe in the EU – remember Brussels.”

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump, Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson and UKIP spokesman Mike Hookem were just a few more criticised for posting comments perceived as unsympathetic on social media.

Many may agree with controversial comments that support current debates in the UK and EU.

However, at a time when people are rebuilding their city after the attacks, the world should put respect first and keep opinions to one side.

When those with a huge influence on the public can simply write a tweet supporting their radical beliefs, they are not realising that terror will win.