The authorities in the United Kingdom said on Sunday that they were investigating an online threat against the author J.K.

Hours after the attack on Mr. Rushdie, Ms. She first wrote on the social networking site, "Horrifying news," and then said she was feeling very sick. Allow him to be okay.

A user with the handle MeerAsifAziz1 replied, "Don't worry you are next"

As of Sunday afternoon, the account remained active.

The police in Scotland received a report of an online threat against Ms. Rowling and are investigating.

The author of the award-winning "Harry Potter" books assailed the social media account that lodged the threat to remain active.

She wrote that these are her guidelines. You can't threaten violence against a group of people. We don't allow the glorification of violence.

A request for comment was not responded to by the company.

Warner Bros. Discovery condemned the attack on Ms.

She and all the authors, storytellers and creators who bravely express their creativity and opinions are supported by the company.

The company strongly condemns any form of threat, violence or intimidation when there are differing opinions.

Mr. Rushdie went into hiding in 1989 after a fatwa was issued against him by the supreme leader of the Muslim world. The country's president said in 1998 that Iran no longer supported the order.

The man who stabbed Mr. Rushdie was later identified as a man from New Jersey. The agent for Mr. Rushdie said on Sunday that he was doing well.

Mr Matar has denied the charges.