Jurors take just 18 minutes to convict terrorist who murdered MP Sir David Amess
2 years, 11 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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Daughter of murdered MP David Amess taking legal action against Home Office
1 year, 2 months ago

Daughter of murdered MP David Amess taking legal action against Home Office

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sir David, 69, was stabbed 21 times by Islamic State fanatic Ali Harbi Ali …

David Amess’s daughter sues police for failing to stop terrorist killer
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali given whole life sentence for murder and planning terror attacks on other MPs
2 years, 11 months ago

Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali given whole life sentence for murder and planning terror attacks on other MPs

The Independent  

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IS supporter given life sentence for murdering UK lawmaker
2 years, 11 months ago

IS supporter given life sentence for murdering UK lawmaker

Associated Press  

LONDON — An Islamic State supporter was given a whole-life sentence Wednesday for stabbing a British lawmaker to death in revenge for his voting in support for airstrikes on Syria. “This is a murder that struck at the heart of democracy.” Ali stabbed Amess with a carving knife multiple times on Oct.15 while he was meeting with voters at a …

Homegrown terrorist to be jailed for murdering veteran MP Sir David Amess
2 years, 11 months ago

Homegrown terrorist to be jailed for murdering veteran MP Sir David Amess

The Independent  

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Ali Harbi Ali found guilty of murdering British MP Sir David Amess in Islamic State-inspired stabbing
2 years, 11 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 …

IS supporter found guilty of killing UK lawmaker David Amess
2 years, 11 months ago

IS supporter found guilty of killing UK lawmaker David Amess

Associated Press  

LONDON — A jury deliberated for just 18 minutes Monday before finding a fervent Islamic State supporter guilty of stabbing lawmaker David Amess to death a slaying that shocked the nation and sparked calls for increased police protection for politicians. Ali, who had spent years researching and planning potential attacks on lawmakers, had defended his actions by saying Amess deserved …

Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali convicted of murder and planning terror attacks on other MPs
2 years, 11 months ago

Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali convicted of murder and planning terror attacks on other MPs

The Independent  

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How Sir David Amess’ killer went from model student to violent extremist
2 years, 11 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, 11 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Sir David Amess murderer thought all MPs who voted for airstrikes against Isis deserved to die
2 years, 11 months ago

Sir David Amess murderer thought all MPs who voted for airstrikes against Isis deserved to die

The Independent  

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Sir David Amess had no security concerns about meeting constituents, police boss says
2 years, 11 months ago

Sir David Amess had no security concerns about meeting constituents, police boss says

The Independent  

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Officers who detained MP killer: We only wish we could have done more
2 years, 11 months ago

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

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Sir David Amess murder: Terrorist Ali Harbi Ali ‘cool, calm and collected’ while describing brutal killing
2 years, 11 months ago

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

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MP murder accused tells jury: I have no regrets over killing to save Muslims
2 years, 11 months ago

MP murder accused tells jury: I have no regrets over killing to save Muslims

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An unrepentant homegrown terror suspect said he killed …

Sir David Amess murder suspect ‘compared his response to killing MP to Little Britain episode’
3 years ago

Sir David Amess murder suspect ‘compared his response to killing MP to Little Britain episode’

The Independent  

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Sir David Amess murder suspect likened response to ‘Little Britain episode’
3 years ago

Sir David Amess murder suspect likened response to ‘Little Britain episode’

The Independent  

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MP’s alleged killer told aide he would not ‘take too long’, murder trial is told
3 years ago

MP’s alleged killer told aide he would not ‘take too long’, murder trial is told

The Independent  

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Terror suspect to go on trial accused of murdering Tory MP David Amess
3 years ago

Terror suspect to go on trial accused of murdering Tory MP David Amess

The Independent  

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David Amess murder suspect Ali Harbi Ali, 25, appears at the Old Bailey
3 years, 5 months ago

David Amess murder suspect Ali Harbi Ali, 25, appears at the Old Bailey

Daily Mail  

The terror suspect accused of stabbing to death Sir David Amess has made his first appearance at the Old Bailey by video-link from high security Belmarsh prison. Yesterday he appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates' Court accused of stabbing to death the Conservative MP Ali today appeared by videolink from HMP Belmarsh for his first appearance at the Old …

Suspect in British MP Sir David Amess' killing has been charged under the UK Terrorism Act
3 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Father of suspect in British MP David Amess's fatal stabbing 'traumatised' and shocked by son's arrest
3 years, 5 months ago

Father of suspect in British MP David Amess's fatal stabbing 'traumatised' and shocked by son's arrest

ABC  

Police in London were seen searching an address said to be linked to Ali Harbi Ali, who has been arrested by British police under anti-terrorism laws following the killing of lawmaker David Amess, a source close to the investigation said. Key points: British media name the suspect in the killing as Ali Harbi Ali His father says the 25-year-old's arrest …

UK lawmaker stabbing a 'terrorist act'? Potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism revealed
3 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

Murder of British Conservative MP Sir David Amess ruled a terrorist incident by Metropolitan Police
3 years, 5 months ago

Murder of British Conservative MP Sir David Amess ruled a terrorist incident by Metropolitan Police

ABC  

The UK's Metropolitan Police says the murder of British MP David Amess in Essex was a terrorist incident, and that the investigation is being led by its Terrorism Command. Key points: A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene with a knife Sir David was first elected to Parliament in 1983 Three other British MPs have been attacked by members …

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