Jurors take just 18 minutes to convict terrorist who murdered MP Sir David Amess
2 years, 8 months ago

Jurors take just 18 minutes to convict terrorist who murdered MP Sir David Amess

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A homegrown terrorist is facing a life sentence after jurors took just 18 minutes to convict him of the “cold and calculating” murder of Sir David Amess. He said: “I’m obviously pleased that at the end of what must have been a very difficult trial for Sir David Amess’s family, justice has been served and this individual will now pay the price for his crimes.” In a statement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “Sir David Amess was a beloved colleague, public servant and friend who championed the city of Southend in everything he did. Sir David’s assistant Julie Cushion told jurors that Ali appeared “self-satisfied” after the killing. He told officers that Sir David immediately suspected a “sting”, having been duped into talking about a fake drug called “cake” in the television series Brass Eye.

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David Amess’s daughter sues police for failing to stop terrorist killer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

David Amess’s daughter sues police for failing to stop terrorist killer

The Telegraph  

Daniel Machover, the head of civil litigation at Hickman & Rose, said: “Like so many others, Katie Amess was horrified both by the fact of her father’s murder, and the circumstances surrounding it. “She has issued a claim at court as part of her desire to ensure proper accountability and learning from Sir David’s murder.” Terrorist boasted of manipulating Prevent …

Ali Harbi Ali found guilty of murdering British MP Sir David Amess in Islamic State-inspired stabbing
2 years, 8 months ago

Ali Harbi Ali found guilty of murdering British MP Sir David Amess in Islamic State-inspired stabbing

ABC  

A "fanatical Islamist" inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group has been found guilty of murdering veteran British MP David Amess by knifing him to death in a frenzied attack at a church in which he was meeting voters. Key points: Conservative MP Sir David Amess was killed during a meeting with constituents Ali Harbi Ali was found guilty of …

How Sir David Amess’ killer went from model student to violent extremist
2 years, 8 months ago

How Sir David Amess’ killer went from model student to violent extremist

The Independent  

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Sir David Amess killer will ‘rot in jail and die in ignominy’
2 years, 8 months ago

Sir David Amess killer will ‘rot in jail and die in ignominy’

The Independent  

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Officers who detained MP killer: We only wish we could have done more
2 years, 8 months ago

Officers who detained MP killer: We only wish we could have done more

The Independent  

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Sir David Amess murder: Terrorist Ali Harbi Ali ‘cool, calm and collected’ while describing brutal killing
2 years, 8 months ago

Sir David Amess murder: Terrorist Ali Harbi Ali ‘cool, calm and collected’ while describing brutal killing

The Independent  

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Suspect in British MP Sir David Amess' killing has been charged under the UK Terrorism Act
3 years, 2 months ago

Suspect in British MP Sir David Amess' killing has been charged under the UK Terrorism Act

ABC  

A 25-year-old man has been charged under the UK's Terrorism Act with the murder of British Conservative MP Sir David Amess. Key points: The Crown Prosecution Service says the murderer had both religious and ideological motivations Police say they are not seeking anybody else in relation to the crime The killing comes five years after another British MP, Jo Cox, …

Terror suspect 'who killed Sir David Amess at RANDOM'
3 years, 2 months ago

Terror suspect 'who killed Sir David Amess at RANDOM'

Daily Mail  

The suspect accused of stabbing to death Sir David Amess with 17 blows was forced to attend an official deradicalisation course after a teacher spotted his extremist views at least five years ago as it was also revealed that the suspected Islamist terrorist may have chosen his victim at random having become obsessed with killing any MP. Investigators now believe …

Suspect in British MP's murder, Somali-origin man held under Terrorism Act
3 years, 2 months ago

Suspect in British MP's murder, Somali-origin man held under Terrorism Act

India Today  

The suspect arrested in England’s Essex following the killing of British Conservative MP Sir David Amess has been named as Ali Harbi Ali, a 25-year-old man of Somali heritage, now being held under the stringent Terrorism Act. Amess, 69 and a member of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ruling Conservative Party, died after being stabbed several times on Friday as …

UK lawmaker stabbing a 'terrorist act'? Potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism revealed
3 years, 2 months ago

UK lawmaker stabbing a 'terrorist act'? Potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism revealed

India TV News  

Police say the stabbing of a long-serving member of Parliament during a meeting with constituents was a terrorist incident, and that they believe the attacker acted alone. The Metropolitan Police said in a statement released early Saturday that the early investigation into the slaying of Conservative lawmaker David Amess “has revealed a potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism.” Amess, 69, …

UK MP David Amess raised knife violence with Boris Johnson months before he was stabbed to death
3 years, 2 months ago

UK MP David Amess raised knife violence with Boris Johnson months before he was stabbed to death

ABC  

British MP Sir David Amess stood in the UK Parliament to discuss the escalating problem of "senseless" knife murders just months before he was stabbed to death while meeting with constituents. Key points: Sir David had asked the PM what could be done about knife crime Stabbings have been on an upward trend for a decade Numerous MPs have been …

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