Parliament crash: Alleged terrorist from Birmingham drove around London for almost eight hours before Westminster attack
6 years, 7 months ago

Parliament crash: Alleged terrorist from Birmingham drove around London for almost eight hours before Westminster attack

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 An alleged terrorist drove around London for almost eight hours before ploughing into cyclists and smashing his car into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament, police have said. Two officers managed to leap over the security barriers and then the armed police vehicles all sped towards the scene.” open image in gallery Jason Williams told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme the driver had “driven at speed – more than 40mph”. open image in gallery Armed police officers stand at a cordon after a car crashed outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster Reuters) She told The Independent: “I’m just frustrated mainly – I live in New York so we have these kind of things as well. “It’s always a good time to visit London, this is just unfortunate.” It struck metres away from the UK’s first Isis-inspired attack, which saw a car ploughed into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge and gates outside parliament last March.

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Streatham attack: Bill stopping early release of jailed terrorists passes unopposed in Commons
5 years, 1 month ago

Streatham attack: Bill stopping early release of jailed terrorists passes unopposed in Commons

The Independent  

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Focus on early release of terror convict in London stabbings
5 years, 3 months ago

Focus on early release of terror convict in London stabbings

India TV News  

U.K. counterterrorism police on Saturday searched for clues into how a man imprisoned for terrorism offenses before his release last year managed to stab several people before being tackled by bystanders and shot dead by officers on London Bridge. Police said Khan was convicted in 2012 of terrorism offenses and released in December 2018 “on license,” which means he had …

London Bridge terrorist was convicted in 2012 for PoK terror training camp plans, LSE bomb plot
5 years, 3 months ago

London Bridge terrorist was convicted in 2012 for PoK terror training camp plans, LSE bomb plot

India TV News  

The man who stabbed and killed two people in the London Bridge terrorist attack on Friday has been identified as a convicted terrorist who was jailed seven years ago over a plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange and build a terrorist training camp on land owned by his family in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. UK home secretary Priti Patel, who had …

London knife attack suspect was jailed for 6 years in 2012 on terror charges: UK police
5 years, 3 months ago

London knife attack suspect was jailed for 6 years in 2012 on terror charges: UK police

India TV News  

A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people Friday in London, killing two in what police are treating as a terrorist attack before being tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge. Johnson, who chaired a meeting of the government’s COBRA emergency committee late Friday, said more police would be patrolling …

Westminster crash: Salih Khater denies trying to kill pedestrians and police officers in 'terror attack'
6 years, 2 months ago

Westminster crash: Salih Khater denies trying to kill pedestrians and police officers in 'terror attack'

The Independent  

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Isis-inspired terror plot 'foiled' by armed police raid in Newcastle
6 years, 3 months ago

Isis-inspired terror plot 'foiled' by armed police raid in Newcastle

The Independent  

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British public to be given knife, bomb and shooting first aid training for terror attacks
6 years, 6 months ago

British public to be given knife, bomb and shooting first aid training for terror attacks

The Independent  

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Parliament car crash - as it happened: Police search three properties as focus falls on terror suspect after 'appalling incident'
6 years, 7 months ago

Parliament car crash - as it happened: Police search three properties as focus falls on terror suspect after 'appalling incident'

The Independent  

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Parliament car crash is sixth attempted terror attack targeting Westminster in 17 months
6 years, 7 months ago

Parliament car crash is sixth attempted terror attack targeting Westminster in 17 months

The Independent  

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Number of far-right terrorists in UK prisons triples as arrests hit new record
6 years, 9 months ago

Number of far-right terrorists in UK prisons triples as arrests hit new record

The Independent  

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Westminster attack: Details of jihadi manifesto sent by Khalid Masood minutes before atrocity revealed
6 years, 11 months ago

Westminster attack: Details of jihadi manifesto sent by Khalid Masood minutes before atrocity revealed

The Independent  

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Westminster attack one year on: UK became ‘less hostile place for terrorists’ in 2017, admit police
7 years ago

Westminster attack one year on: UK became ‘less hostile place for terrorists’ in 2017, admit police

The Independent  

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UK police make record 412 terrorism-related arrests in 2017, Home Office figures show
7 years ago

UK police make record 412 terrorism-related arrests in 2017, Home Office figures show

The Independent  

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London museum crash 'not terror-related', police say
7 years, 5 months ago

London museum crash 'not terror-related', police say

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Man 'carrying bag of knives' who caused lockdown in Westminster denies planning terror attack
7 years, 5 months ago

Man 'carrying bag of knives' who caused lockdown in Westminster denies planning terror attack

The Independent  

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London attack as it happened: Met Police make arrests during early morning raids in search for jihadi network
7 years, 9 months ago

London attack as it happened: Met Police make arrests during early morning raids in search for jihadi network

The Independent  

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London attack: Britons should 'brace themselves' for more terror incidents during Ramadan, expert warns
7 years, 9 months ago

London attack: Britons should 'brace themselves' for more terror incidents during Ramadan, expert warns

The Independent  

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3 Attacks In 3 Months Put Spotlight On Terrorism In The U.K.
7 years, 9 months ago

3 Attacks In 3 Months Put Spotlight On Terrorism In The U.K.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Three major terror attacks in as many months have brought a renewed focus on extremism in the United Kingdom, as the country grieves for the dozens killed and authorities search for answers. The incidents prompted Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday to promise an overhaul of Britain’s counterterrorism strategy and possibly pursue new laws targeting extremism. Flowers …

London terror attack: Police raid two more homes in Newham and Barking
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Police raid two more homes in Newham and Barking

The Independent  

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London terror attack: Jeremy Corbyn tells Theresa May ‘you cannot protect the public on the cheap’
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Jeremy Corbyn tells Theresa May ‘you cannot protect the public on the cheap’

The Independent  

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London terror attack: Woman 'saved 20 lives' by barricading door of restaurant as terrorists tried to enter
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Woman 'saved 20 lives' by barricading door of restaurant as terrorists tried to enter

The Independent  

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London terror attack: Police accidentally shot member of the public during response
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Police accidentally shot member of the public during response

The Independent  

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12 arrested in connection with London terror attack
7 years, 9 months ago

12 arrested in connection with London terror attack

India TV News  

Twelve people have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a terror attack in London which claimed seven lives before police shot dead three suspects, authorities said on Sunday. The Saturday horror took place when a white transit-style van speeding toward the London Bridge Tube station drove into a crowd of unsuspecting people including tourists enjoying the pleasant weather around …

London terror attacks: Questions raised about intelligence failure after decision to lower threat level
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attacks: Questions raised about intelligence failure after decision to lower threat level

The Independent  

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London terror attack: MI5 and police investigating whether further attack is imminent
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: MI5 and police investigating whether further attack is imminent

The Independent  

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London terror attacks: What we know so far
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attacks: What we know so far

The Independent  

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London terror attacks: Six people killed before three terror suspects shot dead by police, Scotland Yard says
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attacks: Six people killed before three terror suspects shot dead by police, Scotland Yard says

The Independent  

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London terror attack: What we know about 'terrorist incident' so far
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: What we know about 'terrorist incident' so far

India TV News  

At least six people were killed and 20 others were injured in the terror attacks in the heart of London on Saturday in which police shot dead three suspects. Here is what we know so far about London terror attack: Metropolitan police have said that it began to receive reports that a vehicle had struck pedestrians on London Bridge at …

London attacks: In the face of terrorism, Britain keeps calm and will carry on
7 years, 9 months ago

London attacks: In the face of terrorism, Britain keeps calm and will carry on

ABC  

Many Australians love to taunt the English as "whinging poms" — it's a crude caricature dating back to the late 19th century, but one seemingly seared into the minds of many "down under". That doubt was confirmed after witnessing the response to three terrorist attacks in England and many more across Europe. A few hours ago seven people were slaughtered …

UK security forces foiled five terror attacks since March, says report
7 years, 10 months ago

UK security forces foiled five terror attacks since March, says report

Firstpost  

UK security forces have foiled at least five terror plots since a knife-wielding man in a speeding car mowed down four pedestrians to death in March. London: British security forces have foiled at least five terror plots since a knife-wielding man in a speeding car mowed down four pedestrians to death and fatally stabbed a policeman near the UK Parliament …

Whitehall incident: Westminster attack foiled after terror suspect's family reportedly tipped off police
7 years, 11 months ago

Whitehall incident: Westminster attack foiled after terror suspect's family reportedly tipped off police

The Telegraph  

Helen Chandler Wilde told the BBC: "I saw a couple of police officers with a guy interviewing him and then putting him in a car as well as a couple of police forensics officers photographing the scene. "I didn't see the guy, you know, being put on the floor by the police, so all I can imagine is that he …

Westminster attack: Details of 82 seconds of terror revealed as victims' inquests open
7 years, 11 months ago

Westminster attack: Details of 82 seconds of terror revealed as victims' inquests open

The Independent  

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Westminster attack: Muslim schoolgirls and police among thousands of people holding hands in bridge vigil
7 years, 11 months ago

Westminster attack: Muslim schoolgirls and police among thousands of people holding hands in bridge vigil

The Independent  

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Islamophobic crimes rose after Westminster attacks, police reveal
7 years, 11 months ago

Islamophobic crimes rose after Westminster attacks, police reveal

The Independent  

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London terror attack: Parliament security to be reviewed by two investigations, says Speaker
7 years, 11 months ago

London terror attack: Parliament security to be reviewed by two investigations, says Speaker

The Independent  

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Westminster attack: Police say terrorist Khalid Masood acted alone
8 years ago

Westminster attack: Police say terrorist Khalid Masood acted alone

Firstpost  

London: Terrorist Khalid Masood, who killed four persons in an attack at the Westminster Bridge, acted alone and there is no information suggesting further attacks are planned, police said. MP Tobias Ellwood, one among those who tried to save Palmer’s life, said he was “heartbroken” that his efforts were not successful. Basu said: “We still believe that Masood acted alone …

London terror attack was over in 82 seconds
8 years ago

London terror attack was over in 82 seconds

Daily Mail  

The terror attack in Westminster was over in just 82 seconds, Scotland Yard revealed last night. Gunned down: Police surround Khalid Masood moments after he was shot It is believed Masood was using the WhatsApp messaging service on his mobile phone seconds before he struck, strengthening suspicions he was not a ‘lone wolf’. 'Nevertheless, we are determined to understand if …

Moment police shoot dead London terrorist Khalid Masood
8 years ago

Moment police shoot dead London terrorist Khalid Masood

Daily Mail  

Sprawled on the floor having been shot in the chest, dramatic new pictures reveal the moment British-born jihadi Khalid Masood was fatally injured, as a hero PC collapsed in front of him. Masood is also thought to have lived in London and there was a police presence outside Lucia Heights block of flats, in East London tonight Police are believed …

London attack: British Muslim council condemns 'cowardly and depraved' Westminster terror incident
8 years ago

London attack: British Muslim council condemns 'cowardly and depraved' Westminster terror incident

The Independent  

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London attack: Islamic State claims responsibility; 8 arrested in raids
8 years ago

London attack: Islamic State claims responsibility; 8 arrested in raids

ABP News  

LONDON: Eight people were arrested in raids across London and Birmingham on Thursday after a terror attack on the UK Parliament in the heart of Westminster killed four people, including the ISIS attacker who was inspired by "Islamist ideology" and known to British secret services. Three people were killed and 40 injured when the attacker mowed down pedestrians on a …

London attack: Muslim Labour adviser working in Parliament describes how terror unfolded in Westminster
8 years ago

London attack: Muslim Labour adviser working in Parliament describes how terror unfolded in Westminster

The Independent  

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London attack: Police have arrested eight people in connection with Westminster terror incident
8 years ago

London attack: Police have arrested eight people in connection with Westminster terror incident

The Independent  

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London terror attack: Lone attacker was British and known to authorities, says Theresa May
8 years ago

London terror attack: Lone attacker was British and known to authorities, says Theresa May

Firstpost  

The lone attacker behind the terror attack on the UK Parliament was inspired by “Islamist terrorism” and known to Britain’s security services, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday. London: The lone attacker behind the terror attack on the UK Parliament was British, inspired by “Islamist terrorism” and known to authorities, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday, hours after …

London terror attack suspect was British-born and previously investigated by MI5 over extremism, May confirms
8 years ago

London terror attack suspect was British-born and previously investigated by MI5 over extremism, May confirms

The Independent  

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Metropolitan Police arrest 7 for London terror attack
8 years ago

Metropolitan Police arrest 7 for London terror attack

Live Mint  

London: Police arrested seven people in the investigation into a lone-wolf attacker who killed three people and injured 40 before being shot dead by police near parliament in London, Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism officer said on Thursday. Mark Rowley said there were four dead including the attacker and 29 people still being treated in hospital, seven of whom were in …

London Parliament attack: Denial, dishonesty biggest obstacles in fight against Islamist terrorism
8 years ago

London Parliament attack: Denial, dishonesty biggest obstacles in fight against Islamist terrorism

Firstpost  

The London terror attack on Wednesday brings attention back to the discourse around terrorism, an issue which global liberal media and politicians either suppress or banish to the fringes. According to BBC, he even urged investigative journalists to “show restraint” in reporting details while admitting that the attacker was “inspired by international terrorism” and “Islamist-related terrorism.” British Prime Minister Theresa …

London terror attack: British police arrest seven in raids across city
8 years ago

London terror attack: British police arrest seven in raids across city

Firstpost  

British police raided several properties and arrested seven people in connection with the attack outside Parliament that left four dead. London: British police raided several properties and arrested seven people in connection with the attack outside Parliament that left four dead, including the man who mowed down pedestrians on a bridge and fatally stabbed an officer, a senior police official …

Anti-terror police make arrests after raid on address in Birmingham linked to Westminster attack
8 years ago

Anti-terror police make arrests after raid on address in Birmingham linked to Westminster attack

The Independent  

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London attack as it happened: Five dead and 40 injured after terror incident in Westminster
8 years ago

London attack as it happened: Five dead and 40 injured after terror incident in Westminster

The Independent  

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