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Woolwich attack: Killed man 'was soldier' Woolwich attack: Killed man was a serving soldier
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A soldier killed in a suspected terror attack in south-east London is expected to be named later, while two men remain under arrest in hospital. The family of a serving soldier killed in a suspected terror attack in south-east London have requested his identity is not made public at this stage.
The soldier's family have been informed Scotland Yard said the soldier had not yet been formally identified.
Shortly after the killing in Woolwich, one man - his hands covered in blood- was filmed by a passer-by, saying he carried out the attack because British soldiers killed Muslims every day.Shortly after the killing in Woolwich, one man - his hands covered in blood- was filmed by a passer-by, saying he carried out the attack because British soldiers killed Muslims every day.
Two men were shot by police at the scene. One is in a serious condition.Two men were shot by police at the scene. One is in a serious condition.
Prime Minister David Cameron chaired a Cobra emergency response committee meeting and is expected to make a statement later. The prime minister chaired a Cobra emergency response committee meeting on Thursday morning - attended by senior ministers and security officials.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating the attack.Counter-terrorism police are investigating the attack.
A blue vehicle believed to be involved in the incident was covered with red tarpaulin and towed away from the scene - it is thought the victim may have been hit by the car before he was attacked.A blue vehicle believed to be involved in the incident was covered with red tarpaulin and towed away from the scene - it is thought the victim may have been hit by the car before he was attacked.
Security has been increased at barracks across London and the BBC understands the Ministry of Defence has issued guidance to members of the armed forces to "conceal" their uniforms.Security has been increased at barracks across London and the BBC understands the Ministry of Defence has issued guidance to members of the armed forces to "conceal" their uniforms.
The two suspects were shot and wounded by police after the attack - which took place in Artillery Place, off John Wilson Street, at 14:20 BST.The two suspects were shot and wounded by police after the attack - which took place in Artillery Place, off John Wilson Street, at 14:20 BST.
Eyewitnesses say the victim was hacked to death by two men shouting Allahu Akbar (God is Great).Eyewitnesses say the victim was hacked to death by two men shouting Allahu Akbar (God is Great).
The men made no attempt to flee and encouraged people to take pictures of them and their victim.The men made no attempt to flee and encouraged people to take pictures of them and their victim.
In footage obtained by ITV News, one of the men was filmed wielding a bloodied meat cleaver and making political statements.In footage obtained by ITV News, one of the men was filmed wielding a bloodied meat cleaver and making political statements.
"You think politicians are going to die?", he said. "No, it's going to be the average guy - like you - and your children."You think politicians are going to die?", he said. "No, it's going to be the average guy - like you - and your children.
"So get rid of them. Tell them to bring our troops back so you can all live in peace"."So get rid of them. Tell them to bring our troops back so you can all live in peace".
Another eye witness said the police "didn't even get a chance to get out of their car".Another eye witness said the police "didn't even get a chance to get out of their car".
"They just had to shoot him because he was just hurtling towards them," Graham Wilders told the BBC. "And then the other one, with the handgun, lifted it up and obviously they shot him.""They just had to shoot him because he was just hurtling towards them," Graham Wilders told the BBC. "And then the other one, with the handgun, lifted it up and obviously they shot him."
Meanwhile, two men have been arrested after separate attacks on mosques. In other developments:
A 43-year-old was held in custody on Wednesday night suspected of attempted arson after reportedly walking into a mosque holding a knife in Braintree, Essex.
Another man was arrested in Gillingham on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage as around 250 supporters of the English Defence League gathered in Woolwich and clashed with police.
"We must not allow this hideous incident to undermine or damage the harmonious relationship between the various groups who live in Woolwich and the surrounding area," Nick Raynsford, MP for Greenwich and Woolwich said.
Boris Johnson the Mayor of London said it would be wrong to blame the killing on either Islam or British foreign policy.Boris Johnson the Mayor of London said it would be wrong to blame the killing on either Islam or British foreign policy.
One of the suspects is in a serious condition while the other is also being treated for injuries.One of the suspects is in a serious condition while the other is also being treated for injuries.
One was pictured holding a knife and speaking to a woman at the scene.One was pictured holding a knife and speaking to a woman at the scene.
The Daily Telegraph has spoken to the woman.The Daily Telegraph has spoken to the woman.
According to the paper, Cub Scout leader Ingrid Loyau-Kennett asked him: "Would you like to give me what you have in your hands?"According to the paper, Cub Scout leader Ingrid Loyau-Kennett asked him: "Would you like to give me what you have in your hands?"
"He was covered with blood," she said. "I thought I had better talk to him before he starts attacking somebody else.""He was covered with blood," she said. "I thought I had better talk to him before he starts attacking somebody else."
She says the suspect told her the dead man was a British soldier, adding: "I killed him because he kills Muslims over there and I am fed up that people kill Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan."She says the suspect told her the dead man was a British soldier, adding: "I killed him because he kills Muslims over there and I am fed up that people kill Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan."
The Muslim Council of Britain said the murder was "a truly barbaric act that has no basis in Islam and we condemn this unreservedly".The Muslim Council of Britain said the murder was "a truly barbaric act that has no basis in Islam and we condemn this unreservedly".
Ministers and others present at the Cobra meeting are understood to have commended the "strength and unity of response".
Former home secretary Lord Reid warned against "playing into the agenda" of the perpetrators.Former home secretary Lord Reid warned against "playing into the agenda" of the perpetrators.
"The dividing line is not between Islam and non-Islam," he told the BBC. "It is between the terrorists and everyone else.""The dividing line is not between Islam and non-Islam," he told the BBC. "It is between the terrorists and everyone else."
At a press conference with French President Francois Hollande in Paris, Mr Cameron said Britain would "never buckle" in the face of terror attacks.At a press conference with French President Francois Hollande in Paris, Mr Cameron said Britain would "never buckle" in the face of terror attacks.
"People across Britain, people in every community, I believe, will utterly condemn this attack," said Mr Cameron, who was previously planning to stay in Paris on Wednesday night."People across Britain, people in every community, I believe, will utterly condemn this attack," said Mr Cameron, who was previously planning to stay in Paris on Wednesday night.
Met Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, MI5 director general Andrew Parker, Home Secretary Theresa May, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Mayor of London Boris Johnson were among those at Thursday morning's Cobra meeting.Met Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, MI5 director general Andrew Parker, Home Secretary Theresa May, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Mayor of London Boris Johnson were among those at Thursday morning's Cobra meeting.
Meanwhile, armed forces personnel based in London and elsewhere have been told to be more vigilant.Meanwhile, armed forces personnel based in London and elsewhere have been told to be more vigilant.
That is on top of the extra precautions now being taken at London's 10 or so main barracks.That is on top of the extra precautions now being taken at London's 10 or so main barracks.
BBC defence correspondent Caroline Wyatt said that, since British forces intervened in Iraq and Afghanistan, they and their families have been well aware they might be targets at home.BBC defence correspondent Caroline Wyatt said that, since British forces intervened in Iraq and Afghanistan, they and their families have been well aware they might be targets at home.
At least two plots by Islamic extremists to kill soldiers in the UK have been foiled in recent years.At least two plots by Islamic extremists to kill soldiers in the UK have been foiled in recent years.
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