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London attack: third attacker Youssef Zaghba said 'I'm going to be a terrorist' – live London attack: third attacker Youssef Zaghba said 'I'm going to be a terrorist' – live
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French media have reported that 27-year-old Alexandre Pigeard, from Colleville-Montgomery, near Caen in Calvados, was one of the seven people killed.
Vincent Le Berre, the manager of Boro Bistro, where Alexandre worked, said: “One of the attackers got onto the roof of the bar and jumped on the parasol on the terrace, wounding one of my colleagues,” he told the Brittany news outlet Le Télégramme.
“He immediately attacked. A client was killed. I managed to escape, but my friend Alexandre did not have the chance. He was stabbed in the neck with a knife.”
Le Berre’s mother, who runs a bar in Brittany, said her son had taken part in a training course advising what to do in case of a terrorist attack two days before the events at London Bridge. He had managed to get 40 people to safety at the moment of the attack, she said.
French media reported that Alexandre had been living in London for two and a half years, after moving from Colleville-Montgomery, a small town nestled on the banks of the River Orne between Caen and Ouistreham. A music fan, he was part of an electronic music collective, and organised gigs for Cargo, a Caen music venue, and the Nordik Impakt electronic music festival.
On Monday the mayor of Colleville-Montgomery, Frédéric Loinard, confirmed Alexandre had been caught up in the attack. A member of the community said [Pigeard] “loved life”, reported La Manche Libre.
Three of those killed have been named as Australian Kirsty Boden, a nurse at Guy’s hospital; Canadian Christine Archibald; and Londoner James McMullan. Fears are growing for missing Spaniard Ignacio Echeverría and 21-year-old Australian Sara Zelenak. Spain has urged the UK to speed up the formal identification process.
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What we know so far
Police have identified the third attacker as Moroccan-Italian Youssef Zaghba. The 22-year-old was not subject of MI5 interest. But reports in the Italian media said Zaghba was stopped en route to Syria last year and that the Italian intelligence services informed their British counterparts about his movements.
MI5 will review its handling of the attack, Theresa May has said, after it emerged that at least two of the attackers were known to the British security services. “MI5 and the police have already said they would be reviewing how they dealt with Manchester and I would expect them to do exactly the same in relation to London Bridge,” she said.
Zaghba reportedly said “I’m going to be a terrorist”, before being stopped by Italian police at Bologna airport. Propaganda videos and religious sermons found on his phone confirmed his wish to join Islamic State. An Italian official confirmed to the Guardian that Italian authorities alerted their British counterparts when Zaghba moved to London.
The two other attackers were named on Monday as Khuram Butt and Rachid Redouane. Scotland Yard is appealing for information about all three men.
Officials confirmed that Butt, 27, who was born in Pakistan but brought up in the UK, was known to police and had been investigated in 2015. He had appeared in a Channel 4 documentary, The Jihadis Next Door, and had been reported to the anti-terrorism hotline for extremism. Butt was also linked to al-Muhajiroun, the banned extremist group whose leader, Anjem Choudary, wasjailed last year for encouraging support for Islamic State.
Transport for London has confirmed that Butt worked as trainee customer services assistant for six months last year. One colleague claimed that as part of the training programme he was headquartered at London Bridge station and also worked at Westminster and Canada Water stations.
Police investigating the attack have arrested another man in Barking. The 27-year-old is being held under the Terrorism Act. It is understand the man was taken from the block of flats where one of the attackers, Khuram Butt, lived. Twelve people – seven women and five men – who were arrested at two properties in Barking on Sunday were released without charge on Monday.
Redouane, 30, who reportedly claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan, was not known to police or MI5. Police in Ireland arrested a man in Limerick on Monday night after receiving an alert from officers investigating the London Bridge attacks
The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has urged the police and security services to respond questions about they knew about Khuram Butt. He said: “I’m sure the police will look into what they knew, what they could have done, what they did do and if anything could have been done differently.”
A minute’s silence has been observed across the UK for the seven victims of the attack. England cricketers paused their game against New Zealand in Cardiff as mark of respect.
Three of those killed have been named as Australian Kirsty Boden, a nurse at Guy’s hospital, Canadian Christine Archibald, and Londoner James McMullan. A French citizen, as yet unidentified, is also known to have died..
Fears are growing for missing Spaniard Ignacio Echeverría and 21-year-old Australian Sara Zelenak. Spain has urged the UK to speed up the formal identification process.
The number of people in critical care after the attack has fallen to 15. Four of the injured who have been treated in hospital since Saturday have been discharged – the first casualties to be allowed home.
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Four of the injured who have been treated in hospital since Saturday night now been discharged – the first casualties to be allowed home – and a further three are no longer receiving critical care, NHS England has said.Four of the injured who have been treated in hospital since Saturday night now been discharged – the first casualties to be allowed home – and a further three are no longer receiving critical care, NHS England has said.
In their latest update on the condition and location of casualties, NHS England said that 32 people were being treated at five different hospitals.In their latest update on the condition and location of casualties, NHS England said that 32 people were being treated at five different hospitals.
The number of people in critical care, which fell yesterday from 21 to 18, has fallen again to 15.The number of people in critical care, which fell yesterday from 21 to 18, has fallen again to 15.
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Zaghba reportedly said 'I'm going to be a terrorist'Zaghba reportedly said 'I'm going to be a terrorist'
When asked why he was travelling to Turkey in 2016, Youssef Zaghba said “I’m going to be a terrorist,” the Italian daily La Repubblica reports.When asked why he was travelling to Turkey in 2016, Youssef Zaghba said “I’m going to be a terrorist,” the Italian daily La Repubblica reports.
Security staff at Bologna airport noticed his agitation when he approached the check-in desk for a flight to Istanbul, it said.Security staff at Bologna airport noticed his agitation when he approached the check-in desk for a flight to Istanbul, it said.
When asked about the reasons of his journey, he replied bluntly: “I’m going to be terrorist,” it said. Police were called and he was prevented from flying.When asked about the reasons of his journey, he replied bluntly: “I’m going to be terrorist,” it said. Police were called and he was prevented from flying.
Earlier the paper reported that a complete dossier would have been forwarded to MI5 in April 2016 after he travelled to the UK.Earlier the paper reported that a complete dossier would have been forwarded to MI5 in April 2016 after he travelled to the UK.
An Italian official confirmed to the Guardian that Italian authorities alerted their British counterparts when Zaghba moved to London.An Italian official confirmed to the Guardian that Italian authorities alerted their British counterparts when Zaghba moved to London.
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NHS England’s chief nurse, Prof Jane Cummings, has paid tribute to Kirsty Boden, the NHS nurse killed in the London Bridge attacks.NHS England’s chief nurse, Prof Jane Cummings, has paid tribute to Kirsty Boden, the NHS nurse killed in the London Bridge attacks.
The Australian, who worked at Guy’s hospital just beside London Bridge station, “epitomised the values of nursing, of public service and the compassion we associate with the NHS”, Cummings said.The Australian, who worked at Guy’s hospital just beside London Bridge station, “epitomised the values of nursing, of public service and the compassion we associate with the NHS”, Cummings said.
Her statement said:Her statement said:
I am deeply saddened to hear that Kirsty Boden has been named as a victim of Saturday’s terrorist atrocity. My thoughts are with Kirsty’s family and friends, as well as her colleagues at Guy’s hospital and the rest of the trust, through this unimaginably difficult time.I am deeply saddened to hear that Kirsty Boden has been named as a victim of Saturday’s terrorist atrocity. My thoughts are with Kirsty’s family and friends, as well as her colleagues at Guy’s hospital and the rest of the trust, through this unimaginably difficult time.
The people responsible for this heinous act showed a callous and indiscriminate disregard for human life. In contrast, Kirsty truly epitomised the values of nursing, of public service and the compassion we associate with the NHS.The people responsible for this heinous act showed a callous and indiscriminate disregard for human life. In contrast, Kirsty truly epitomised the values of nursing, of public service and the compassion we associate with the NHS.
It’s really important that the hospitals are able to prioritise caring for their patients and staff, and I would urge everyone to respect this over the coming days.”It’s really important that the hospitals are able to prioritise caring for their patients and staff, and I would urge everyone to respect this over the coming days.”
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Police in Ireland arrested a man on Monday night after receiving an alert from officers investigating the London Bridge attacks.Police in Ireland arrested a man on Monday night after receiving an alert from officers investigating the London Bridge attacks.
The man, a Moroccan national, was detained at an address in Limerick where detectives later recovered a number of documents in the name of Rachid Redouane, one of the three attackers.The man, a Moroccan national, was detained at an address in Limerick where detectives later recovered a number of documents in the name of Rachid Redouane, one of the three attackers.
Redouane had been living in both Dublin and east London prior to Saturday night’s attack.Redouane had been living in both Dublin and east London prior to Saturday night’s attack.
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A reporter for the Irish Star claims one of the attackers, Rachid Redouane, lived in a terraced house in Dublin in 2012. Irish identity papers were found on Redouane when he was killed after the attack.A reporter for the Irish Star claims one of the attackers, Rachid Redouane, lived in a terraced house in Dublin in 2012. Irish identity papers were found on Redouane when he was killed after the attack.
The end of terrace house (red door) where Rachid Redouane and his wife lived in Rathmines, Dublin in 2012. #LondonAttacks pic.twitter.com/LhupznvCR5The end of terrace house (red door) where Rachid Redouane and his wife lived in Rathmines, Dublin in 2012. #LondonAttacks pic.twitter.com/LhupznvCR5
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A senior journalist at the rightwing US news site Breitbart News has been sacked for anti-Muslim tweets sent after Saturday’s attack in London, the New York Times reports.A senior journalist at the rightwing US news site Breitbart News has been sacked for anti-Muslim tweets sent after Saturday’s attack in London, the New York Times reports.
News editor Katie McHugh claims she was fired for telling the truth.News editor Katie McHugh claims she was fired for telling the truth.
Breitbart News fired me for telling the truth about Islam and Muslim immigration. https://t.co/IRAUOj6pIL #LondonBridgeBreitbart News fired me for telling the truth about Islam and Muslim immigration. https://t.co/IRAUOj6pIL #LondonBridge
After the attack, McHugh tweeted: “There would be no deadly terror attacks in the U.K. if Muslims didn’t live there.”After the attack, McHugh tweeted: “There would be no deadly terror attacks in the U.K. if Muslims didn’t live there.”
She has refused to delete the tweet or apologise and has used comments by Donald Trump in her defence.She has refused to delete the tweet or apologise and has used comments by Donald Trump in her defence.
On a crowdfunding page, she said: “I said nothing wrong. As President Donald Trump says, if we don’t get smart, it will only get worse.”On a crowdfunding page, she said: “I said nothing wrong. As President Donald Trump says, if we don’t get smart, it will only get worse.”
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Do security services need new powers or extra resources? Our home affairs editor Alan Travis look at options including Tpims, tagging and mass surveillance.Do security services need new powers or extra resources? Our home affairs editor Alan Travis look at options including Tpims, tagging and mass surveillance.
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An Italian official has confirmed to the Guardian that Italian authorities alerted their British counterparts when Youssef Zaghba moved to London after he was stopped from travelling to Syria.An Italian official has confirmed to the Guardian that Italian authorities alerted their British counterparts when Youssef Zaghba moved to London after he was stopped from travelling to Syria.
He was stopped at Marconi airport in Bologna on 15 March 2016 travelling with only a backpack and a one-way ticket to Istanbul, according to Corriere della Serra. He had told his mother he was going to Rome, and he became agitated as soon as he was stopped and his passport and mobile were impounded. He had video and images of religious content on his phone, but nothing significant in terms of jihadi fundamentalism, the paper reported.He was stopped at Marconi airport in Bologna on 15 March 2016 travelling with only a backpack and a one-way ticket to Istanbul, according to Corriere della Serra. He had told his mother he was going to Rome, and he became agitated as soon as he was stopped and his passport and mobile were impounded. He had video and images of religious content on his phone, but nothing significant in terms of jihadi fundamentalism, the paper reported.
He was interrogated but was ultimately released. An Italian official confirmed to the Guardian that Italian authorities alerted their British counterparts when Zaghba moved to London.He was interrogated but was ultimately released. An Italian official confirmed to the Guardian that Italian authorities alerted their British counterparts when Zaghba moved to London.
According to another Italian newspaper, La Repubblica, the material on his phone included propaganda videos and religious sermons that confirmed his wish to join Islamic State.According to another Italian newspaper, La Repubblica, the material on his phone included propaganda videos and religious sermons that confirmed his wish to join Islamic State.
The paper reported that a review court, known as the tribunale del riesame, decided there was insufficient evidence of terrorism to charge him, but the Italian security services sent an alert to London with the information gathered from the mobile phone and from other checks carried out in Bologna, understood to have included searches of his mother’s home. The paper reported that a complete dossier would have been forwarded to MI5 in April 2016.The paper reported that a review court, known as the tribunale del riesame, decided there was insufficient evidence of terrorism to charge him, but the Italian security services sent an alert to London with the information gathered from the mobile phone and from other checks carried out in Bologna, understood to have included searches of his mother’s home. The paper reported that a complete dossier would have been forwarded to MI5 in April 2016.
It also said that because he had Italian citizenship he could not be deported for suspected jihadi values.It also said that because he had Italian citizenship he could not be deported for suspected jihadi values.
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The transport and travel trade industries union, the TSSA, has said the foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, must be held to account for “the serious lapse in security procedures” on the tube during his tenure as mayor of London, after it was reported that one of the London Bridge killers was employed as a Transport for London trainee for six months last year.The transport and travel trade industries union, the TSSA, has said the foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, must be held to account for “the serious lapse in security procedures” on the tube during his tenure as mayor of London, after it was reported that one of the London Bridge killers was employed as a Transport for London trainee for six months last year.
The TSSA general secretary, Manuel Cortes, said applying to be a customer service assistant for TFL should take 4-6 months. The application would normally include two interviews, suitability tests and the application of security protocols.The TSSA general secretary, Manuel Cortes, said applying to be a customer service assistant for TFL should take 4-6 months. The application would normally include two interviews, suitability tests and the application of security protocols.
So this London Bridge killer will have applied for his position between October and December 2015 at the same time Boris was bludgeoning through nearly a 1,000 job cuts on the tube – which would downgrade safety procedure on the tube and take out all all 242 staff in the specialist CCTV monitoring unit.So this London Bridge killer will have applied for his position between October and December 2015 at the same time Boris was bludgeoning through nearly a 1,000 job cuts on the tube – which would downgrade safety procedure on the tube and take out all all 242 staff in the specialist CCTV monitoring unit.
But downgrading the security of London was part of a wider political agenda. In 2010 in London there were 4,607 PCSOs [police community support officers], and today there are 1,487 – that is a 68% cut thanks to Tory mayor Boris and Tory home secretary [Theresa] May.But downgrading the security of London was part of a wider political agenda. In 2010 in London there were 4,607 PCSOs [police community support officers], and today there are 1,487 – that is a 68% cut thanks to Tory mayor Boris and Tory home secretary [Theresa] May.
Like Theresa May, Boris neither valued the opinion of British Transport Police, London’s Met police nor tube union warnings that his actions would imperil security.Like Theresa May, Boris neither valued the opinion of British Transport Police, London’s Met police nor tube union warnings that his actions would imperil security.
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Theresa May expects security service reviewTheresa May expects security service review
Theresa May has said she expects police and security services to launch a review after three terrorists slipped through the net to launch the devastating attack at London Bridge, PA reports.Theresa May has said she expects police and security services to launch a review after three terrorists slipped through the net to launch the devastating attack at London Bridge, PA reports.
The prime minister sidestepped questions over whether Boris Johnson was right to say the public would be asking questions about how the attackers were missed.The prime minister sidestepped questions over whether Boris Johnson was right to say the public would be asking questions about how the attackers were missed.
Security services have come under pressure after it emerged one of the attackers, Khuram Butt, 27, had been reported to the anti-terror hotline in 2015.Security services have come under pressure after it emerged one of the attackers, Khuram Butt, 27, had been reported to the anti-terror hotline in 2015.
Asked about the foreign secretary’s comments, May told Sky News: “I absolutely recognise people’s concerns.”Asked about the foreign secretary’s comments, May told Sky News: “I absolutely recognise people’s concerns.”
During a visit to Bangor, north Wales, the PM said a review had been launched after the Manchester bombing and she expected the same process to be launched following Saturday’s rampage, when seven people were killed.During a visit to Bangor, north Wales, the PM said a review had been launched after the Manchester bombing and she expected the same process to be launched following Saturday’s rampage, when seven people were killed.
“MI5 and the police have already said they would be reviewing how they dealt with Manchester and I would expect them to do exactly the same in relation to London Bridge,” she said.“MI5 and the police have already said they would be reviewing how they dealt with Manchester and I would expect them to do exactly the same in relation to London Bridge,” she said.
“What the government needs to do, and what the government that comes in after Thursday’s election needs to be willing to do, is to give more powers to the police and security service when they need them, needs to deal with this issue of terrorism and extremism online and also needs to be able to call out extremism here in the United Kingdom.”“What the government needs to do, and what the government that comes in after Thursday’s election needs to be willing to do, is to give more powers to the police and security service when they need them, needs to deal with this issue of terrorism and extremism online and also needs to be able to call out extremism here in the United Kingdom.”
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The head of the Ramadham Foundation, a community cohesion campaign, says he was verbally abused by one of the London Bridge attackers, Khuram Butt.The head of the Ramadham Foundation, a community cohesion campaign, says he was verbally abused by one of the London Bridge attackers, Khuram Butt.
The group’s chief executive, Mohammed Shafiq, said the incident was reported to the police and raised further questions for the authorities.The group’s chief executive, Mohammed Shafiq, said the incident was reported to the police and raised further questions for the authorities.
In a statement, he said:In a statement, he said:
“I was verbally assaulted by Khuram Butt, one of the London Bridge killers, the day after the brutal murder of Lee Rigby in May 2013. This took place on College Green, Westminster. Khuram Butt was with Anjem Choudhury, the well-known extremist and terrorist sympathiser.“I was verbally assaulted by Khuram Butt, one of the London Bridge killers, the day after the brutal murder of Lee Rigby in May 2013. This took place on College Green, Westminster. Khuram Butt was with Anjem Choudhury, the well-known extremist and terrorist sympathiser.
Khuram Butt called me a ‘murtad’, which means traitor in Arabic, and accused me of being a government stooge when I confronted Anjem Choudhury about him supporting terrorism and my public campaign against Lee Rigby’s murder.Khuram Butt called me a ‘murtad’, which means traitor in Arabic, and accused me of being a government stooge when I confronted Anjem Choudhury about him supporting terrorism and my public campaign against Lee Rigby’s murder.
The police turned up and Anjum, Khuram Butt and two other men were escorted away towards Millbank and I stayed in College Green.The police turned up and Anjum, Khuram Butt and two other men were escorted away towards Millbank and I stayed in College Green.
It is clear that Anjem Choudhury and his band of terrorist sympathisers were known to the police for many years. Many of us in the British Muslim community have been demanding action against these extremists to no avail. I am not surprised that Khuram Butt carried out the terrorist attack and there are serious questions for the authorities.It is clear that Anjem Choudhury and his band of terrorist sympathisers were known to the police for many years. Many of us in the British Muslim community have been demanding action against these extremists to no avail. I am not surprised that Khuram Butt carried out the terrorist attack and there are serious questions for the authorities.
As in the Manchester terrorist attack, members of the Muslim community are reporting their suspicions about potential extremists which reinforces the strong links between the Muslim community and the police.As in the Manchester terrorist attack, members of the Muslim community are reporting their suspicions about potential extremists which reinforces the strong links between the Muslim community and the police.
What is clear that Anjem Choudhury, Khuram Butt and their group of terrorist sympathisers have been known to authorities and nothing was done for years.What is clear that Anjem Choudhury, Khuram Butt and their group of terrorist sympathisers have been known to authorities and nothing was done for years.
I call for an immediate investigation into what the police knew, what was done and why action was not taken against them.”I call for an immediate investigation into what the police knew, what was done and why action was not taken against them.”
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Glastonbury festival has announced extra security measures following the attacks in Manchester and Borough Market, urging festival-goers to pack as little as possible.Glastonbury festival has announced extra security measures following the attacks in Manchester and Borough Market, urging festival-goers to pack as little as possible.
All those attending the festival in Somerset’s Worthy Farm in two weeks will be subject to extra searches of their vehicles and bags as they enter.All those attending the festival in Somerset’s Worthy Farm in two weeks will be subject to extra searches of their vehicles and bags as they enter.
The organisers warned that the queues would be longer and the entrance would be slower as a result of the tightened security measures. More than 200,000 people will attend the festival at the end of June, which is headlined by Radiohead, Foo Fighters and Ed Sheeran.The organisers warned that the queues would be longer and the entrance would be slower as a result of the tightened security measures. More than 200,000 people will attend the festival at the end of June, which is headlined by Radiohead, Foo Fighters and Ed Sheeran.
“We encourage you to pack as light as you can,” said an announcement on the festival website. “The less you bring, the quicker you’ll get through the gates. As a general rule, we would ask you to only bring as much as you can carry yourself.”“We encourage you to pack as light as you can,” said an announcement on the festival website. “The less you bring, the quicker you’ll get through the gates. As a general rule, we would ask you to only bring as much as you can carry yourself.”
Those with large luggage and trolleys will undergo separate searches, and organisers asked that everything brought on to the site is labelled with a name and mobile number.Those with large luggage and trolleys will undergo separate searches, and organisers asked that everything brought on to the site is labelled with a name and mobile number.
They added: “Please think: do you really need that camping chair? Can you manage without that extra food and drink? Remember, you can buy pretty much anything you need here on site.”They added: “Please think: do you really need that camping chair? Can you manage without that extra food and drink? Remember, you can buy pretty much anything you need here on site.”
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Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation trust in London has confirmed that Kirsty Boden, the Australian nurse killed on Saturday, worked at its hospitals and hailed her as “one in a million” and “one of our own”.Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation trust in London has confirmed that Kirsty Boden, the Australian nurse killed on Saturday, worked at its hospitals and hailed her as “one in a million” and “one of our own”.
“It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a member of Guy’s and St Thomas’ staff tragically died during the London Bridge terror attack on Saturday 3 June”, the trust said in a statement.“It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a member of Guy’s and St Thomas’ staff tragically died during the London Bridge terror attack on Saturday 3 June”, the trust said in a statement.
“Kirsty Boden, 28, who was originally from Australia, worked as a staff nurse in theatres recovery at Guy’s hospital. Her next of kin, as well as staff colleagues, have been informed. We are offering support to staff at this extremely difficult and distressing time.”“Kirsty Boden, 28, who was originally from Australia, worked as a staff nurse in theatres recovery at Guy’s hospital. Her next of kin, as well as staff colleagues, have been informed. We are offering support to staff at this extremely difficult and distressing time.”
Dame Eileen Sills, the trust’s chief nurse, said: “As the chief nurse of Guy’s and St Thomas’, I cannot put into words how sad I am that we have lost one of our own.Dame Eileen Sills, the trust’s chief nurse, said: “As the chief nurse of Guy’s and St Thomas’, I cannot put into words how sad I am that we have lost one of our own.
“Kirsty was an outstanding nurse and a hugely valued member of the staff team in theatres recovery, described by her colleagues as ‘one in a million’ who always went the extra mile for the patients in her care.“Kirsty was an outstanding nurse and a hugely valued member of the staff team in theatres recovery, described by her colleagues as ‘one in a million’ who always went the extra mile for the patients in her care.
“Our thoughts at this time are with her family, her loved ones and our staff who have lost a dear friend and colleague.”“Our thoughts at this time are with her family, her loved ones and our staff who have lost a dear friend and colleague.”
It is still unclear exactly how Boden died in the attacks.It is still unclear exactly how Boden died in the attacks.
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Isis videos reportedly found on Zaghba's phoneIsis videos reportedly found on Zaghba's phone
Paula CocozzaPaula Cocozza
Isis videos were found on Youssef Zaghba’s phone when it was confiscated in March, according to the Italian daily Repubblica.Isis videos were found on Youssef Zaghba’s phone when it was confiscated in March, according to the Italian daily Repubblica.
The Tribunale del Riesame, an Italian review court, decided there was insufficient evidence of terrorism to charge him, the paper reported.The Tribunale del Riesame, an Italian review court, decided there was insufficient evidence of terrorism to charge him, the paper reported.
As Zaghba had Italian citizenship he couldn’t be deported for suspected jihadi sympathies, it pointed out.As Zaghba had Italian citizenship he couldn’t be deported for suspected jihadi sympathies, it pointed out.
The Italian security services said they shared information about Zaghba with British intelligence and would have forwarded a dossier on him in April 2016 after he was stopped from flying to Turkey.The Italian security services said they shared information about Zaghba with British intelligence and would have forwarded a dossier on him in April 2016 after he was stopped from flying to Turkey.
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More on the arrest of 13th person in the investigation.More on the arrest of 13th person in the investigation.
The 27-year-old man was detained at 8.05am in Barking, the Metropolitan police said in statement.The 27-year-old man was detained at 8.05am in Barking, the Metropolitan police said in statement.
It is understand the man was taken from the block of flats where one of the attackers, Khuram Butt, lived.It is understand the man was taken from the block of flats where one of the attackers, Khuram Butt, lived.
Butt lived on the ground floor of Elizabeth Fry Apartments with his wife and two young children.Butt lived on the ground floor of Elizabeth Fry Apartments with his wife and two young children.
“A search warrant is being executed at an address in Barking. Enquiries ongoing,” the Met said.“A search warrant is being executed at an address in Barking. Enquiries ongoing,” the Met said.
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Alan TravisAlan Travis
Corriere Della Sera’s report that the British authorities were informed that Zaghba had been stopped at Bologna airport in March 2016 as he tried to board a flight on his way to Syria raises the question of what action the Home Office took on his return to Britain.Corriere Della Sera’s report that the British authorities were informed that Zaghba had been stopped at Bologna airport in March 2016 as he tried to board a flight on his way to Syria raises the question of what action the Home Office took on his return to Britain.
The Home Office has powers to block foreign nationals who have travelled to fight in Syria and Iraq from travelling to the UK “on the basis of the threat they pose”.The Home Office has powers to block foreign nationals who have travelled to fight in Syria and Iraq from travelling to the UK “on the basis of the threat they pose”.
At the very least he should have been placed on a watchlist preventing him from boarding an aircraft to or from the UK. The Home Office declined to comment on these issues “while an investigation is ongoing”.At the very least he should have been placed on a watchlist preventing him from boarding an aircraft to or from the UK. The Home Office declined to comment on these issues “while an investigation is ongoing”.
Scotland Yard said he was “not a police or MI5 subject of interest”.Scotland Yard said he was “not a police or MI5 subject of interest”.
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Staff at the European Union building in Brussels took part in the minute’s silence for the victims of the attack, according to the president of the European council, Donald Tusk.Staff at the European Union building in Brussels took part in the minute’s silence for the victims of the attack, according to the president of the European council, Donald Tusk.
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