Police make more arrests over london terror attack
Here are the latest updates on the arrests made by the police over the London terror attack:
Latest Developments:
- The Metropolitan Police Service has made a total of 12 arrests in connection with the London terror attack that occurred on Friday, March 29, 2019.
- The arrests were made in the early hours of Saturday, March 30, 2019, in the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, as well as in the city of Birmingham.
- The arrested individuals are believed to be linked to the attack, which saw a man drive a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before stabbing people in nearby Borough Market.
- The police have not released the names or ages of the arrested individuals, citing the ongoing investigation.
Background:
- The attack, which occurred at around 10:08 pm on Friday, March 29, 2019, left two people dead and three others injured.
- The attacker, who was shot dead by police, was identified as Usman Khan, a 28-year-old British national of Pakistani descent.
- Khan was known to the authorities, having been convicted of terrorism offenses in 2012 and released from prison in 2018.
- The attack is being treated as a terrorist incident, and the police are working to establish the motivations and connections of the attacker.
Investigation:
- The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the attack, including reviewing CCTV footage, analyzing phone records, and interviewing witnesses.
- The investigation is being led by the Metropolitan Police Service's Counter Terrorism Command, with support from other agencies, including MI5 and the Security Service.
- The police are also working to identify and support the families of the victims and the injured.
Public Response:
- The attack has sparked widespread outrage and concern in the UK, with many people expressing shock and sadness at the violence.
- The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has condemned the attack as "sickening" and has vowed to do everything possible to keep the public safe.
- The police have also received widespread support from the public, with many people offering to help with the investigation and providing messages of condolence to the victims and their families.
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