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London attacks: 'No evidence' Italians shared information on third attacker, say intelligence services London attacks: 'No evidence' Italians shared information on third attacker, say intelligence services
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Anti-extremism organisation the Quilliam Foundation have said they reported London Bridge attacker Khuram Butt to counter-terrorism authorities almost a year before the deadly attack.
The terrorist became involved in a “violent scuffle” with the Quilliam Foundation’s Dr Usama Hasan at a July 2016 event to mark Eid, the end of Ramadan. The organisation said after reporting Butt they were “informed that Butt was already known to intelligence”.
Butt, who attended the event with his wife and young son, approached Dr Hasan, who was with his family, and accused him of being an apostate who took “government money to spy on Muslims”. He also attacked him for supporting gay marriage and the idea that “we come from apes”.
A scuffle broke out and Butt lunged twice at D rHassan, said the organisation.
Quilliam chief executive Haras Rafiq said its report should have been taken more seriously as it came from a counter-terrorism group rather than a member of the public. He said:
Although the police and security services have done a great job of keeping us safe in the past and are under-resourced against the sheer volume of the threat, on this instance, there are questions to be answered. It’s one thing when someone from the general public reports an individual as a violent extremist, but when experienced experts who are involved in deradicalizing jihadists – as Dr Hasan is, report them, a caution is not enough.
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The Muslim community in Barking had highlighted concerns about London Bridge attacker Khuram Shazad Butt, who is thought to have once attended the Jabir Bin Zayd Islamic Centre in Barking, according to a community leader.
Ash Siddique, the secretary of Al Madina Mosque in Barking, which is close to centre, said concerns were raised about Butt on three occasions, the Press Association reported. He said:
What’s emerging is that on three occasions the community highlighted concerns about this individual. He was on tape in a documentary made by Channel 4 several years ago
So those concerns I think were in the public domain and highlighted as they should have been. The failings were not on the part of the community - the community has done what it is supposed to do.
Siddique said that Muslim women in Barking had been the target of physical and verbal abuse since the London Bridge attacks; one woman had been grabbed around the throat at a bus stop, he said.
I would not describe it as a backlash. We’ve had a number of incidents where ladies coming to the mosque have been attacked. One lady was at the bus stop and she was grabbed around the throat. We’ve reported that matter to the police.
We’ve had a number of ladies who have been verbally abused and a number of ladies who have been spat on. We’ve had a couple of telephone calls, physical threats - ‘we are going to attack you’ and that sort of thing.
Perhaps that’s to be expected after a major event like this but it’s still disconcerting for those individuals involved. To be honest with you, it’s par for the course of being a Muslim in the UK today.
Al Madina Mosque is near to the Jabir Bin Zayd Islamic Centre that London Bridge attacker Khuram Shazad Butt was thought to have once attended. Siddique said he did not believe Butt had visited Al Madina mosque.
As far as I’m aware, no. To be honest with you, sometimes we have 1,000 people here so he could have come here but as far as we know, I’ve asked some of my colleagues and the people that work here and nobody seems to recognise him.
Siddique said he understood police and security services had an “enormously difficult job” and that terrorists “just need to get lucky once”.
The east London community had “felt terrorism” following the death of Shahara Islam, 20, a bank cashier from Plaistow, who was killed in the 7/7 bombings after boarding the number 30 bus.
It’s a community that feels that it is under siege because in 7/7 when the bombings went off on the trains, we lost a daughter. So we’ve felt terrorism and the effects of terrorism in this community first-hand and at the same time when this happens, you get the finger pointed at you.
Asked what Theresa May meant when she said during a speech in Downing Street that there had been “too much tolerance of extremism”, he said:
I don’t know. Honestly, I don’t know. It does make me worry because she said ‘enough is enough’. What more are we going to do? As a community, we are always asked the question when this sort of thing happens. What has the Muslim community done?’. Well, I’ll tell you what the Muslim community did on this occasion. People in the Muslim community told the authorities that this individual was of concern. We did our part.
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Southwark cathedral dean says community in deep shockSouthwark cathedral dean says community in deep shock
Harriet SherwoodHarriet Sherwood
Southwark cathedral remains inaccessible within the police cordon in the London Bridge/Borough area while officers continue to collect forensic evidence.Southwark cathedral remains inaccessible within the police cordon in the London Bridge/Borough area while officers continue to collect forensic evidence.
“We don’t know when we’ll be able to get back in; we can’t make any definite plans at the moment,” Andrew Nunn, the cathedral’s dean, told the Guardian.“We don’t know when we’ll be able to get back in; we can’t make any definite plans at the moment,” Andrew Nunn, the cathedral’s dean, told the Guardian.
He and colleagues spent this morning talking to traders and small businesses who normally operate in Borough market. “People who were working on Saturday night are still shocked and upset. Some are concerned because they are small businesses which can’t trade,” said Nunn.He and colleagues spent this morning talking to traders and small businesses who normally operate in Borough market. “People who were working on Saturday night are still shocked and upset. Some are concerned because they are small businesses which can’t trade,” said Nunn.
“There are residents who still can’t get to their homes, they are displaced. The personal impact of this has been different to Westminster in many way, because this attack took place in the heart of a very real and mixed community. Emotions are running very high.”“There are residents who still can’t get to their homes, they are displaced. The personal impact of this has been different to Westminster in many way, because this attack took place in the heart of a very real and mixed community. Emotions are running very high.”
The cathedral has been holding its regular daily services in local churches outside the cordon. “You can minister on the streets, but you can’t welcome people in. The cathedral has been here for 1,400 years, and the market for 1,000 years, so we’re deeply embedded in the area. The cathedral is normally a focal point. It is also our workplace and the tool of our trade.”The cathedral has been holding its regular daily services in local churches outside the cordon. “You can minister on the streets, but you can’t welcome people in. The cathedral has been here for 1,400 years, and the market for 1,000 years, so we’re deeply embedded in the area. The cathedral is normally a focal point. It is also our workplace and the tool of our trade.”
Nunn and his colleagues are co-operating with the police and fully understand the need for the cordon, he said. “But of course we want to re-inhabit the space and bring it back to normality. We want to get our doors open again.”Nunn and his colleagues are co-operating with the police and fully understand the need for the cordon, he said. “But of course we want to re-inhabit the space and bring it back to normality. We want to get our doors open again.”
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French police say the incident at Notre Dame is “under control”.French police say the incident at Notre Dame is “under control”.
🔴 Parvis de #NotreDame Situation maîtrisée, un policier blessé, l'auteur des faits a été neutralisé et orienté vers un hôpital🔴 Parvis de #NotreDame Situation maîtrisée, un policier blessé, l'auteur des faits a été neutralisé et orienté vers un hôpital
🔴 Parvis de #NotreDame Le public confiné lors de l'intervention va être progressivement autorisé à sortir après les vérifications d'usage🔴 Parvis de #NotreDame Le public confiné lors de l'intervention va être progressivement autorisé à sortir après les vérifications d'usage
They tweeted: “An officer was injured, the accused was neutralised and taken to hospital.”They tweeted: “An officer was injured, the accused was neutralised and taken to hospital.”
People who were initially kept inside the cathedral are now being allowed to leave after checks.People who were initially kept inside the cathedral are now being allowed to leave after checks.
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British security services say 'no evidence' Italian counterparts shared information British security services find no evidence Italian counterparts shared information
Ewen MacAskillEwen MacAskill
The British security services have failed to find any evidence that their Italian counterparts passed on information about the third London Bridge attacker, Youssef Zaghba, the son of an Italian mother and Moroccan father.The British security services have failed to find any evidence that their Italian counterparts passed on information about the third London Bridge attacker, Youssef Zaghba, the son of an Italian mother and Moroccan father.
If the security services had been alerted by the Italians and failed to act on the information, it would have been a major embarrassment to be added to the list of missed opportunities to have prevented the attack. The UK security services are to conduct an inquiry into their handling of the London attack.If the security services had been alerted by the Italians and failed to act on the information, it would have been a major embarrassment to be added to the list of missed opportunities to have prevented the attack. The UK security services are to conduct an inquiry into their handling of the London attack.
According to Italian newspaper report, quoting Italian intelligence sources, he was stopped at Bologna airport last year bound for Syria via Turkey and told officials: “I am going to be a terrorist.” The newspapers said the information had been shared with the British and that he had been placed on a ‘watchlist’.According to Italian newspaper report, quoting Italian intelligence sources, he was stopped at Bologna airport last year bound for Syria via Turkey and told officials: “I am going to be a terrorist.” The newspapers said the information had been shared with the British and that he had been placed on a ‘watchlist’.
An Italian intelligence anti-terrorism office told the Guardian the country’s anti-terrorism office based in Rome sent an alert to MI5, the UK’s domestic intelligence agency. This could have been done by directly sending a dossier or placing Zaghba’s name on a European-wide intelligence-sharing database of potential jihadis.An Italian intelligence anti-terrorism office told the Guardian the country’s anti-terrorism office based in Rome sent an alert to MI5, the UK’s domestic intelligence agency. This could have been done by directly sending a dossier or placing Zaghba’s name on a European-wide intelligence-sharing database of potential jihadis.
The UK security services, which includes counter-terrorism police and the intelligence agencies, have found no such alert or direct communication and are puzzled by the description ‘watchlist’. Although one of the three attackers was on a list of 23,000 subjects of interest, Zaghba was not on it.The UK security services, which includes counter-terrorism police and the intelligence agencies, have found no such alert or direct communication and are puzzled by the description ‘watchlist’. Although one of the three attackers was on a list of 23,000 subjects of interest, Zaghba was not on it.
An Italian diplomatic source, seeking to clear up the apparent discrepancy between the Italian press accounts and the UK security services, said Zaghba, who had been living in Casablanca until March 2016 before returning to Italy, had been stopped during a routine search and found to have jihadi material.An Italian diplomatic source, seeking to clear up the apparent discrepancy between the Italian press accounts and the UK security services, said Zaghba, who had been living in Casablanca until March 2016 before returning to Italy, had been stopped during a routine search and found to have jihadi material.
The source said that the information had been uploaded onto a European database, one to which several names a day were sent, highlighting Zaghba as a subject of risk of being radicalised.The source said that the information had been uploaded onto a European database, one to which several names a day were sent, highlighting Zaghba as a subject of risk of being radicalised.
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Paris police shoot 'lone attacker with hammer' at Notre Dame cathedralParis police shoot 'lone attacker with hammer' at Notre Dame cathedral
BFMTV are reporting that the assailant attacked two police officers and that the reported explosions appear to have been gunshots fired at the attacker, who is said to be injured in the throat.BFMTV are reporting that the assailant attacked two police officers and that the reported explosions appear to have been gunshots fired at the attacker, who is said to be injured in the throat.
Sky News are reporting that the attacker is “inert” on the floor, though they may have been told to remain still.Sky News are reporting that the attacker is “inert” on the floor, though they may have been told to remain still.
The area has been cordoned off while police carry out security checks. But the scene is currently calm and police have confirmed that there was one lone attacker with a hammer.The area has been cordoned off while police carry out security checks. But the scene is currently calm and police have confirmed that there was one lone attacker with a hammer.
Shooting heard in area of #Paris Notre Dame cathedral minutes ago pic.twitter.com/YGo485cORTShooting heard in area of #Paris Notre Dame cathedral minutes ago pic.twitter.com/YGo485cORT
Sky News spoke to one tourist, Robbie who was inside the cathedral when the incident happened.Sky News spoke to one tourist, Robbie who was inside the cathedral when the incident happened.
He said: “Everyone is calm, everyone is sat down, an announcement right now is asking everyone to stay calm until we know what is happening outside.He said: “Everyone is calm, everyone is sat down, an announcement right now is asking everyone to stay calm until we know what is happening outside.
He said he had been prevented from leaving the cathedral because of the incident.He said he had been prevented from leaving the cathedral because of the incident.
“A man I spoke to said he’d run inside because he’d heard gunshots and everyone ran in at the same time,” he said.“A man I spoke to said he’d run inside because he’d heard gunshots and everyone ran in at the same time,” he said.
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Contacted by FranceInfo, journalist David Rahul Métreau, who was at the scene, said he heard two detonations that provoked panic in the crowds near the cathedral. The police officer who was attacked responded by firing on the man, who is lying on the ground injured, but reportedly still alive.Contacted by FranceInfo, journalist David Rahul Métreau, who was at the scene, said he heard two detonations that provoked panic in the crowds near the cathedral. The police officer who was attacked responded by firing on the man, who is lying on the ground injured, but reportedly still alive.
The police officer is believed to be also injured, but alive.The police officer is believed to be also injured, but alive.
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More reports from Paris suggesting a policeman was attacked by a hammer and responded with gunfire, this can’t be verified for the moment. Some tweets have come out saying people are trapped in the cathedral.More reports from Paris suggesting a policeman was attacked by a hammer and responded with gunfire, this can’t be verified for the moment. Some tweets have come out saying people are trapped in the cathedral.
It is understood that the assailant has been shot, but is not dead.It is understood that the assailant has been shot, but is not dead.
We're trapped in Notre-Dame de Paris, something is happening outside. Police sirens can be heard. They are not letting anyone in or outWe're trapped in Notre-Dame de Paris, something is happening outside. Police sirens can be heard. They are not letting anyone in or out
Un homme a tenté d'attaquer un policier sur le parvis de Notre Dame. Le policier a riposté .Un homme a tenté d'attaquer un policier sur le parvis de Notre Dame. Le policier a riposté .
L'assaillant semble avoir tenté de frapper le policier avec un marteauL'assaillant semble avoir tenté de frapper le policier avec un marteau
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Reports of gunfire and panic at Paris's Notre Dame cathedralReports of gunfire and panic at Paris's Notre Dame cathedral
We are hearing reports of gunfire and panic at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Police are responding.We are hearing reports of gunfire and panic at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Police are responding.
France TV Info is quoting a police source as saying a policeman was attacked and has responded. Police are asking people not to go to the area.France TV Info is quoting a police source as saying a policeman was attacked and has responded. Police are asking people not to go to the area.
We will have more details as soon as possible.We will have more details as soon as possible.
Police respond to alert at Paris's Notre Dame cathedral amid reports of gunshots and panic https://t.co/XcmpCtKs7fPolice respond to alert at Paris's Notre Dame cathedral amid reports of gunshots and panic https://t.co/XcmpCtKs7f
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Alexandra ToppingAlexandra Topping
French media have reported that 27-year-old Alexandre Pigeard, from Colleville-Montgomery, near Caen in Calvados, was one of the seven people killed.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.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.”“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.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.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.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.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 farWhat 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.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.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.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.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, was jailed last year for encouraging support for Islamic State.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, was jailed last year for encouraging support for Islamic State.
Transport for London has confirmed that Butt worked as a 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.Transport for London has confirmed that Butt worked as a 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 understood 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.Police investigating the attack have arrested another man in Barking. The 27-year-old is being held under the Terrorism Act. It is understood 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 attacksRedouane, 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.”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.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.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.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.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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