THE video clip that showed Darlington policeman Paul Taylor dancing with revellers outside Sunday’s OneLoveManchester concert was a reminder that moments of spontaneous joy can emerge from the most tragic of situations.

Not all of us can respond in such a calm and carefree manner.

It is understandable that tensions run high after a terror atrocity. As the identities of the victims of Saturday’s attack start to emerge, such as former homeless shelter worker Christine Archibald, it is natural to feel anger and – with the killers dead – to look for more people to blame.

The daubing of the phrase: “Muslim cowards” on the wall of a mosque in Thornaby, near Stockton, looks like an attempt to conflate the horrific London Bridge murders with the wider Muslim faith. It risks falling into the trap set by the terrorists who want to turn people against each other.

It also ignores the fact that Muslims across the world have suffered the brunt of the violence carried out by Isis, Al Qaeda and other terror groups. Islamist terrorists are the enemy of Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and atheism. They are also the enemy of Islam.

Muslims have condemned the latest atrocity but they also have a responsibility to root out the scourge of terrorism which masquerades as Islam. Now is a time for positive action.

The grieving family of Ms Archibald agree. They urged people to set aside their anger and honour Christine by making their communities a better place. “Volunteer your time and labour or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you.” Their brave and dignified reaction is an example we can all follow.