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Five people died, including the attacker, and at least 50 people were injured in a terror attack near the Houses of Parliament on 22 March. This is what we know about events:Five people died, including the attacker, and at least 50 people were injured in a terror attack near the Houses of Parliament on 22 March. This is what we know about events:
What happened?What happened?
At 14:40 GMT on Wednesday 22 March, a man identified by police as Khalid Masood drove a car that he had hired from a depot in Birmingham over Westminster Bridge, near the Houses of Parliament.At 14:40 GMT on Wednesday 22 March, a man identified by police as Khalid Masood drove a car that he had hired from a depot in Birmingham over Westminster Bridge, near the Houses of Parliament.
One witness said he sped up, mounted the pavement, and began hitting pedestrians indiscriminately.One witness said he sped up, mounted the pavement, and began hitting pedestrians indiscriminately.
Two people, Aysha Frade, a British national, and US tourist Kurt Cochran, were killed and dozens more were injured. A 75-year-old man, Leslie Rhodes from Clapham in south London, died from his injuries the next day.Two people, Aysha Frade, a British national, and US tourist Kurt Cochran, were killed and dozens more were injured. A 75-year-old man, Leslie Rhodes from Clapham in south London, died from his injuries the next day.
The car then crashed into railings outside the Houses of Parliament.The car then crashed into railings outside the Houses of Parliament.
Masood, armed with a knife, left his car and ran towards Parliament, where he was confronted by police.Masood, armed with a knife, left his car and ran towards Parliament, where he was confronted by police.
PC Keith Palmer - who was wearing a protective vest but was not armed - was stabbed and killed. Masood was then shot dead by armed officers.PC Keith Palmer - who was wearing a protective vest but was not armed - was stabbed and killed. Masood was then shot dead by armed officers.
Reports that he was shot by a member of Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's close protection team - rather than one of Parliament's armed police - have not been confirmed.Reports that he was shot by a member of Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's close protection team - rather than one of Parliament's armed police - have not been confirmed.
Detectives have confirmed that the attack was over within 82 seconds.Detectives have confirmed that the attack was over within 82 seconds.
'We saw a policeman down on the floor''We saw a policeman down on the floor'
The heroes who rushed to helpThe heroes who rushed to help
Who was the attacker?Who was the attacker?
Khalid Masood, 52, was born in Kent on Christmas Day 1964. Before Wednesday's attack he is believed to have been living in the West Midlands.Khalid Masood, 52, was born in Kent on Christmas Day 1964. Before Wednesday's attack he is believed to have been living in the West Midlands.
He was entered onto the birth registry in the Dartford district of Kent as Adrian Russell Elms, in the weeks after his birth.He was entered onto the birth registry in the Dartford district of Kent as Adrian Russell Elms, in the weeks after his birth.
However, two years later his mother married a man with the name Ajao and, as a child, Masood was known as Adrian Russell Ajao. He later used both Ajao and Elms until he converted to Islam and became Masood.However, two years later his mother married a man with the name Ajao and, as a child, Masood was known as Adrian Russell Ajao. He later used both Ajao and Elms until he converted to Islam and became Masood.
He had a criminal past but his most recent conviction, for possessing a knife, was back in December 2003 and he had never been convicted of a terrorism offence.He had a criminal past but his most recent conviction, for possessing a knife, was back in December 2003 and he had never been convicted of a terrorism offence.
Masood spent a number of years working in Saudi Arabia teaching English as a second language at the General Authority of Civil Aviation in the port city of Jeddah, the BBC understands.Masood spent a number of years working in Saudi Arabia teaching English as a second language at the General Authority of Civil Aviation in the port city of Jeddah, the BBC understands.
Masood, who stayed in a hotel in Brighton on the night before the attack, gave his occupation as "teacher" when hiring the car with which he carried out the attack.Masood, who stayed in a hotel in Brighton on the night before the attack, gave his occupation as "teacher" when hiring the car with which he carried out the attack.
The Department for Education said it had no record of him having worked as a qualified teacher in English state schools.The Department for Education said it had no record of him having worked as a qualified teacher in English state schools.
He is believed to have had at least three children.He is believed to have had at least three children.
Prime Minister Theresa May told MPs that while Masood had been "once investigated in relation to concerns about violent extremism" he was a "peripheral figure" and "not part of the current intelligence picture".Prime Minister Theresa May told MPs that while Masood had been "once investigated in relation to concerns about violent extremism" he was a "peripheral figure" and "not part of the current intelligence picture".
Profile of Khalid MasoodProfile of Khalid Masood
Who were the victims?Who were the victims?
The police officer who died was PC Keith Palmer, 48, of the parliamentary and diplomatic protection command. He had 15 years' service, was married and had a five-year-old daughter. He had served in the Royal Artillery before joining the police.The police officer who died was PC Keith Palmer, 48, of the parliamentary and diplomatic protection command. He had 15 years' service, was married and had a five-year-old daughter. He had served in the Royal Artillery before joining the police.
Aysha Frade, who worked in administration at DLD College London, was killed after being hit by the attacker's car before it reached Parliament.Aysha Frade, who worked in administration at DLD College London, was killed after being hit by the attacker's car before it reached Parliament.
It is thought she was 43 and a married mother of two young daughters.It is thought she was 43 and a married mother of two young daughters.
A third victim was Kurt Cochran, from Utah, who was in London to celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary. His wife Melissa was seriously injured.A third victim was Kurt Cochran, from Utah, who was in London to celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary. His wife Melissa was seriously injured.
Leslie Rhodes, a retired window cleaner, had been receiving medical treatment in hospital following the attack. His life support was withdrawn on Thursday evening.Leslie Rhodes, a retired window cleaner, had been receiving medical treatment in hospital following the attack. His life support was withdrawn on Thursday evening.
What we know about the victimsWhat we know about the victims
Who are the injured?Who are the injured?
At least 50 people from at least 12 countries were injured in the attack, 31 of whom needed hospital treatment.At least 50 people from at least 12 countries were injured in the attack, 31 of whom needed hospital treatment.
Fourteen of them remain in hospital.Fourteen of them remain in hospital.
Among those injured were three police officers who had been walking across Westminster Bridge on their way back from a commendation ceremony.Among those injured were three police officers who had been walking across Westminster Bridge on their way back from a commendation ceremony.
One of the two officers recovering in hospital has been named as PC Kristofer Aves. He is one of two described as having "very significant" injuries.One of the two officers recovering in hospital has been named as PC Kristofer Aves. He is one of two described as having "very significant" injuries.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Rowley said the victims represented "a real cross-section of ages". Among them, according to the prime minister, were:Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Rowley said the victims represented "a real cross-section of ages". Among them, according to the prime minister, were:
The Romanian couple are Andreea Cristea and Andrei Burnaz.The Romanian couple are Andreea Cristea and Andrei Burnaz.
The Romanian embassy in London has confirmed that Ms Cristea was the woman who was seen falling from Westminster Bridge into the Thames during the attack, suffering multiple injuries.The Romanian embassy in London has confirmed that Ms Cristea was the woman who was seen falling from Westminster Bridge into the Thames during the attack, suffering multiple injuries.
Among others injured were four university students from Edge Hill University, in Ormskirk, Lancashire.Among others injured were four university students from Edge Hill University, in Ormskirk, Lancashire.
London attack: The victimsLondon attack: The victims
What do we know about the police investigation?What do we know about the police investigation?
Eleven people were arrested in the 48 hours following the attack, but nine have since been released with no further police action. Several addresses were raided in London and Birmingham in connection with the attack.Eleven people were arrested in the 48 hours following the attack, but nine have since been released with no further police action. Several addresses were raided in London and Birmingham in connection with the attack.
The Met Police said on Saturday evening that one man - a 58-year-old who was arrested in Birmingham on the morning after the attack - remained in custody.The Met Police said on Saturday evening that one man - a 58-year-old who was arrested in Birmingham on the morning after the attack - remained in custody.
A 27-year-old man from Birmingham, who was earlier in custody, and a 39-year-old woman, who was on bail, have both been released with no further action.A 27-year-old man from Birmingham, who was earlier in custody, and a 39-year-old woman, who was on bail, have both been released with no further action.
Another women, aged 32, who was arrested in Manchester, remains on police bail while police continue their inquiries, police said.Another women, aged 32, who was arrested in Manchester, remains on police bail while police continue their inquiries, police said.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Rowley said 2,700 items had been seized, including "massive amounts" of computer data.Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Rowley said 2,700 items had been seized, including "massive amounts" of computer data.
The Hyundai driven by Masood had been hired in Spring Hill, Birmingham, from a branch of Enterprise.The Hyundai driven by Masood had been hired in Spring Hill, Birmingham, from a branch of Enterprise.
Police have been contacted by about 3,500 witnesses - 1,000 who were on Westminster Bridge and 2,500 who were within the Parliamentary estate at the time.Police have been contacted by about 3,500 witnesses - 1,000 who were on Westminster Bridge and 2,500 who were within the Parliamentary estate at the time.
Hundreds of videos and pictures have been uploaded to the NPCC website, Mr Rowley added.Hundreds of videos and pictures have been uploaded to the NPCC website, Mr Rowley added.
On 25 September, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said detectives believed Masood had acted alone and that there was no information or intelligence to suggest further attacks were planned. On 25 March, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said detectives believed Masood had acted alone and that there was no information or intelligence to suggest further attacks were planned.
"There is a possibility we will never understand why he did this," he added."There is a possibility we will never understand why he did this," he added.
What security has been put in place?What security has been put in place?
In London, the number of armed officers remains at "near double strength", Mr Rowley said, while across the UK there are "up to a third" more armed officers on duty.In London, the number of armed officers remains at "near double strength", Mr Rowley said, while across the UK there are "up to a third" more armed officers on duty.
He added: "Our current arrangements have been developed with Parliament over many years and are designed to provide access to the seat of our government, balanced carefully with security that is proportionate but not overly intrusive.He added: "Our current arrangements have been developed with Parliament over many years and are designed to provide access to the seat of our government, balanced carefully with security that is proportionate but not overly intrusive.
"Of course, after an incident like this, as would be expected, my team will work with parliamentary authorities to assess whether a different tone or balance is necessary.""Of course, after an incident like this, as would be expected, my team will work with parliamentary authorities to assess whether a different tone or balance is necessary."
The UK's terror threat level has been set at "severe" - meaning an attack is highly likely - for some time and this would not change, the prime minister said.The UK's terror threat level has been set at "severe" - meaning an attack is highly likely - for some time and this would not change, the prime minister said.
Security of Parliament under microscopeSecurity of Parliament under microscope
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