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London terror attack: 75-year-old man becomes fourth victim – live updates London terror attack: 75-year-old man becomes fourth victim – as it happened
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Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Here is what we now know about Wednesday’s terrorist attack in Westminster:Here is what we now know about Wednesday’s terrorist attack in Westminster:
The victimsThe victims
The number of victims has risen to four, after a 75-year-old man died in hospital on Thursday. He had been on life support since the attack. He has not been named.The number of victims has risen to four, after a 75-year-old man died in hospital on Thursday. He had been on life support since the attack. He has not been named.
The three others killed have been identified as PC Keith Palmer, who was stabbed outside parliament; and Aysha Frade and Kurt Cochran, who died on Westminster bridge.The three others killed have been identified as PC Keith Palmer, who was stabbed outside parliament; and Aysha Frade and Kurt Cochran, who died on Westminster bridge.
Four people remain in hospital in a serious condition, one with life-threatening injuries.Four people remain in hospital in a serious condition, one with life-threatening injuries.
The attackerThe attacker
Police have said that Khalid Masood was born in Kent on Christmas day 1964, and that this was not his birth name.Police have said that Khalid Masood was born in Kent on Christmas day 1964, and that this was not his birth name.
Multiple reports now say he was born as Adrian Elms and converted to Islam. This name has not been confirmed.Multiple reports now say he was born as Adrian Elms and converted to Islam. This name has not been confirmed.
He had a number of convictions – for assaults, grievous bodily harm, possession of offensive weapons and public order offences – spanning 20 years, and had spent time in jail, though not for terrorist-related offences.He had a number of convictions – for assaults, grievous bodily harm, possession of offensive weapons and public order offences – spanning 20 years, and had spent time in jail, though not for terrorist-related offences.
Masood was previously known to MI5 was once investigated in relation to concerns about violent extremism, but was considered “a peripheral figure”, prime minister Theresa May said.Masood was previously known to MI5 was once investigated in relation to concerns about violent extremism, but was considered “a peripheral figure”, prime minister Theresa May said.
The Sun reports today that Masood spent the night before the attack at the Preston Park hotel in Brighton. The Guardian has not been able to verify this.The Sun reports today that Masood spent the night before the attack at the Preston Park hotel in Brighton. The Guardian has not been able to verify this.
The arrestedThe arrested
Eight people were arrested as a number of addresses were raided in London, Birmingham and elsewhere:Eight people were arrested as a number of addresses were raided in London, Birmingham and elsewhere:
A 39-year-old woman at an address in east London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.A 39-year-old woman at an address in east London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
A 21-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man at an address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.A 21-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man at an address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
A 26-year-old woman and three men aged 28, 27 and 26 at a separate address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.A 26-year-old woman and three men aged 28, 27 and 26 at a separate address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
A 58-year-old man at a separate address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.A 58-year-old man at a separate address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
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The UK home secretary, Amber Rudd, has said it is “far too early” to know the full picture of what was known about Masood and when.The UK home secretary, Amber Rudd, has said it is “far too early” to know the full picture of what was known about Masood and when.
She told ITV News:She told ITV News:
Intelligence services are working hard to put together the whole picture, but I would caution drawing conclusions yet. I would wait and see what comes forward from the intelligence that’s going on now.Intelligence services are working hard to put together the whole picture, but I would caution drawing conclusions yet. I would wait and see what comes forward from the intelligence that’s going on now.
Rudd said it “seems likely” Masood was radicalised online:Rudd said it “seems likely” Masood was radicalised online:
We know there’s an onslaught of radicalisation online, there’s so much information that tries to go out as propaganda to persuade people to take this sort of action.We know there’s an onslaught of radicalisation online, there’s so much information that tries to go out as propaganda to persuade people to take this sort of action.
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Candlelit vigils for the victims are scheduled to be held on Friday in Birmingham and London.Candlelit vigils for the victims are scheduled to be held on Friday in Birmingham and London.
On Thursday evening thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square to pay their respects.On Thursday evening thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square to pay their respects.
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Elle HuntElle Hunt
The man who photographed a Muslim woman walking past a victim of the Westminster terrorist attack has defended her and said the image has been “misappropriated”.The man who photographed a Muslim woman walking past a victim of the Westminster terrorist attack has defended her and said the image has been “misappropriated”.
The photograph – showing a woman holding her phone as a group of people gathered around someone injured in the attack on Westminster bridge – was criticised by some on social media as alleged evidence of her lack of concern.The photograph – showing a woman holding her phone as a group of people gathered around someone injured in the attack on Westminster bridge – was criticised by some on social media as alleged evidence of her lack of concern.
This photo taken by UK parliament today after the London terrorist attack could end up being one of the most iconic of our time #westminster pic.twitter.com/Xnq7ytJf93This photo taken by UK parliament today after the London terrorist attack could end up being one of the most iconic of our time #westminster pic.twitter.com/Xnq7ytJf93
But Jamie Lorriman, the freelance photographer who took the picture, told Australia’s ABC that the series of images showed the woman’s distress:But Jamie Lorriman, the freelance photographer who took the picture, told Australia’s ABC that the series of images showed the woman’s distress:
The people who took on that picture are being rather selective. In the other picture in the sequence she looks truly distraught … personally I think she looks distressed in both pictures.The people who took on that picture are being rather selective. In the other picture in the sequence she looks truly distraught … personally I think she looks distressed in both pictures.
It’s wrong it’s been misappropriated in that way.It’s wrong it’s been misappropriated in that way.
He told the ABC it was “impossible to know” what was going through the woman’s mind:He told the ABC it was “impossible to know” what was going through the woman’s mind:
The look on the woman’s face, she’s horrified, she’s in the middle of a traumatic situation. She probably just wanted to get off the bridge.The look on the woman’s face, she’s horrified, she’s in the middle of a traumatic situation. She probably just wanted to get off the bridge.
I feel so sorry for the woman in the picture. If she’s seen this, she must feel awful.I feel so sorry for the woman in the picture. If she’s seen this, she must feel awful.
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As investigators piece together the background of Khalid Masood, reports are emerging about his past.As investigators piece together the background of Khalid Masood, reports are emerging about his past.
Police have said that Masood was born in Kent on Christmas day 1964, and that this was not his birth name.Police have said that Masood was born in Kent on Christmas day 1964, and that this was not his birth name.
Multiple reports now say he was born – and lived till at least 2003 – as Adrian Elms. Police have not commented on that, but according to the Press Association, a spokesman said he was known by a number of different names and research into them was continuing.Multiple reports now say he was born – and lived till at least 2003 – as Adrian Elms. Police have not commented on that, but according to the Press Association, a spokesman said he was known by a number of different names and research into them was continuing.
As well as Kent, he was believed to have lived for some time in the West Midlands, where police raids took place after the attack in London.As well as Kent, he was believed to have lived for some time in the West Midlands, where police raids took place after the attack in London.
The Sun reports today that Masood spent the night before the attack at the Preston Park hotel in Brighton. The Guardian has not been able to verify this, and Press Association says it was told by staff there that they had been “instructed not to talk”.The Sun reports today that Masood spent the night before the attack at the Preston Park hotel in Brighton. The Guardian has not been able to verify this, and Press Association says it was told by staff there that they had been “instructed not to talk”.
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Theresa May said the right things this week, writes Martin Kettle. But will she put them into practice?Theresa May said the right things this week, writes Martin Kettle. But will she put them into practice?
This consensual approach was the right course. It also allowed her to get some politically difficult information out into the public domain early and without provoking any blowback. May’s statement contained a disturbing admission, one familiar from the 7/7 events and from Woolwich, and which could yet become a stick to beat her with. Khalid Masood had been known to the authorities. He had come to MI5’s attention in the past. But he was off the radar in the run-up to his act of terror. There was no prior intelligence of his readiness to act.This consensual approach was the right course. It also allowed her to get some politically difficult information out into the public domain early and without provoking any blowback. May’s statement contained a disturbing admission, one familiar from the 7/7 events and from Woolwich, and which could yet become a stick to beat her with. Khalid Masood had been known to the authorities. He had come to MI5’s attention in the past. But he was off the radar in the run-up to his act of terror. There was no prior intelligence of his readiness to act.
When attacks like this happen people rally round. The popular wisdom is difficult to mistake in London this week. Britain’s wartime self-image as the nation that could take it, that was not afraid, could keep calm and carry on or, this week, go on drinking tea came effortlessly to the fore. Newspapers that are too puffed up with their own importance, especially post-Brexit, got it badly wrong by trying to be divisive or demanding unspecified tough action. A politician who pretended to be Winston Churchill would get it wrong too.When attacks like this happen people rally round. The popular wisdom is difficult to mistake in London this week. Britain’s wartime self-image as the nation that could take it, that was not afraid, could keep calm and carry on or, this week, go on drinking tea came effortlessly to the fore. Newspapers that are too puffed up with their own importance, especially post-Brexit, got it badly wrong by trying to be divisive or demanding unspecified tough action. A politician who pretended to be Winston Churchill would get it wrong too.
Read the full column here:Read the full column here:
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Sandra LavilleSandra Laville
A Romanian tourist who was in London to celebrate her boyfriend’s birthday was pulled from the river by a passenger boat after falling into the Thames during the attack.A Romanian tourist who was in London to celebrate her boyfriend’s birthday was pulled from the river by a passenger boat after falling into the Thames during the attack.
Andreea Cristea, a 29-year-old architect, was knocked into the Thames as Khalid Masood drove towards Parliament Square.Andreea Cristea, a 29-year-old architect, was knocked into the Thames as Khalid Masood drove towards Parliament Square.
She was plucked to safety when the crew on a passing boat saw her floating downstream. Staff on the Milennium Diamond used a boat hook to grab her clothing. She was then picked up by a rescue boat and treated by paramedics.She was plucked to safety when the crew on a passing boat saw her floating downstream. Staff on the Milennium Diamond used a boat hook to grab her clothing. She was then picked up by a rescue boat and treated by paramedics.
Kyle Haughton, managing director at the firm, said: “City Cruises’ Millennium Diamond was in the area of the incident at the time and worked alongside London’s emergency services to support in the rescue efforts of a woman in the water.Kyle Haughton, managing director at the firm, said: “City Cruises’ Millennium Diamond was in the area of the incident at the time and worked alongside London’s emergency services to support in the rescue efforts of a woman in the water.
“Once alerted by people on the bridge, the ship’s captain reacted fast on spotting her. He halted the boat in order to hold her out of the water and stop her from being carried any further by the current. The emergency services were called immediately and arrived within minutes to take over the rescue operation.”“Once alerted by people on the bridge, the ship’s captain reacted fast on spotting her. He halted the boat in order to hold her out of the water and stop her from being carried any further by the current. The emergency services were called immediately and arrived within minutes to take over the rescue operation.”
Her partner, Andrei Burnaz, suffered minor injuries. Dan Mihalache, Romania’s ambassador to the UK, told Romanian media that Cristea sustained serious head injuries and had badly damaged lungs.Her partner, Andrei Burnaz, suffered minor injuries. Dan Mihalache, Romania’s ambassador to the UK, told Romanian media that Cristea sustained serious head injuries and had badly damaged lungs.
Mihalache said: “They were tourists. Unfortunately they were unlucky. They had come to celebrate his birthday.”Mihalache said: “They were tourists. Unfortunately they were unlucky. They had come to celebrate his birthday.”
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Khalid Masood was a violent criminal convicted of multiple offences spanning 20 years, Robert Booth and Nazia Parveen report:Khalid Masood was a violent criminal convicted of multiple offences spanning 20 years, Robert Booth and Nazia Parveen report:
His offences included assaults, grievous bodily harm, possession of offensive weapons and public order offences. He had spent time in jail but not for terrorist-related offences, according to Amber Rudd, the home secretary.His offences included assaults, grievous bodily harm, possession of offensive weapons and public order offences. He had spent time in jail but not for terrorist-related offences, according to Amber Rudd, the home secretary.
The 52-year-old’s first conviction was in November 1983 for criminal damage and his last conviction was in December 2003 for possession of a knife, said the Metropolitan police.The 52-year-old’s first conviction was in November 1983 for criminal damage and his last conviction was in December 2003 for possession of a knife, said the Metropolitan police.
It also emerged that Masood had been previously known to MI5 although the prime minister said he had been considered “a peripheral figure” in relation to suspected Islamist terror threats.It also emerged that Masood had been previously known to MI5 although the prime minister said he had been considered “a peripheral figure” in relation to suspected Islamist terror threats.
He was once investigated in relation to concerns about violent extremism, said Theresa May. Downing Street declined to say whether that was between 2010 and 2016 during May’s time as home secretary. A spokesperson repeated her position that Masood came across the radar of the security services “some years ago”. Since then, there had been no intelligence to suggest his intent to mount a terrorist attack.He was once investigated in relation to concerns about violent extremism, said Theresa May. Downing Street declined to say whether that was between 2010 and 2016 during May’s time as home secretary. A spokesperson repeated her position that Masood came across the radar of the security services “some years ago”. Since then, there had been no intelligence to suggest his intent to mount a terrorist attack.
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Jason BurkeJason Burke
The news that the London attacker was born in Britain and inspired by extremist Islamist ideology was entirely predictable, as was his criminal record.The news that the London attacker was born in Britain and inspired by extremist Islamist ideology was entirely predictable, as was his criminal record.
The standout detail from the sketchy profile we have of Khalid Masood is his age: 52, nearly twice that of most contemporary attackers.The standout detail from the sketchy profile we have of Khalid Masood is his age: 52, nearly twice that of most contemporary attackers.
The significance of Masood’s age will later become clear. For the moment it simply underlines the variety of extremist profiles, and the unpredictability of the threat. Most Islamic militants have been between the ages of 18 and 35, with the average age declining in recent years. Some analysts see their attraction to radicalism as partly a generational rebellion. Violent rightwing militants tend to be much older. Thomas Mair, who killed MP Jo Cox last year, was 52.The significance of Masood’s age will later become clear. For the moment it simply underlines the variety of extremist profiles, and the unpredictability of the threat. Most Islamic militants have been between the ages of 18 and 35, with the average age declining in recent years. Some analysts see their attraction to radicalism as partly a generational rebellion. Violent rightwing militants tend to be much older. Thomas Mair, who killed MP Jo Cox last year, was 52.
Every case is, of course, unique. And the reality is that, much as all politics is essentially local, so is terrorism. Islamic extremist strategists have wrestled with this challenge to their global vision for years, and have yet to evolve an adequate response. Western experts argue interminably over whether the motives of individuals are 10% ideology and 90% local context or vice versa.Every case is, of course, unique. And the reality is that, much as all politics is essentially local, so is terrorism. Islamic extremist strategists have wrestled with this challenge to their global vision for years, and have yet to evolve an adequate response. Western experts argue interminably over whether the motives of individuals are 10% ideology and 90% local context or vice versa.
But the sad reality is that, though it may be reassuring to blame bad guys, or bad ideas, from a long way away for violence at home, no one should be surprised that the man who attacked one of Britain’s most symbolically charged locations was born in the UK.But the sad reality is that, though it may be reassuring to blame bad guys, or bad ideas, from a long way away for violence at home, no one should be surprised that the man who attacked one of Britain’s most symbolically charged locations was born in the UK.
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The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has suggested the country’s controversial far-right politician Pauline Hanson is playing into the hands of Islamist terrorists, after she used the London attack as an opportunity to push for a Muslim ban, AAP reports.The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has suggested the country’s controversial far-right politician Pauline Hanson is playing into the hands of Islamist terrorists, after she used the London attack as an opportunity to push for a Muslim ban, AAP reports.
The One Nation leader tweeted after the attack, calling for people to pray for a ban on Muslims in Australia.The One Nation leader tweeted after the attack, calling for people to pray for a ban on Muslims in Australia.
“The object of the Islamist terrorist is to get the broader society to turn on Muslims at large,” Turnbull told Melbourne radio.“The object of the Islamist terrorist is to get the broader society to turn on Muslims at large,” Turnbull told Melbourne radio.
Turnbull said he had already made that position clear to Senator Hanson, adding:Turnbull said he had already made that position clear to Senator Hanson, adding:
If you seek to attribute to all Australian Muslims responsibility for the crimes of Isil [Islamic State] then you are doing what Isil wants.If you seek to attribute to all Australian Muslims responsibility for the crimes of Isil [Islamic State] then you are doing what Isil wants.
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The fundraising page set up by the Metropolitan police federation to assist the family of murdered officer Keith Palmer has soared past its target of £250,000. It currently stands at over £358,000.The fundraising page set up by the Metropolitan police federation to assist the family of murdered officer Keith Palmer has soared past its target of £250,000. It currently stands at over £358,000.
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Arrests latestArrests latest
Here is what we know so far about the arrests that have taken place since the terror attack:Here is what we know so far about the arrests that have taken place since the terror attack:
Eight people were arrested as a number of addresses were raided in London, Birmingham and elsewhere.Eight people were arrested as a number of addresses were raided in London, Birmingham and elsewhere.
Those arrested include:Those arrested include:
A 39-year-old woman at an address in east London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.A 39-year-old woman at an address in east London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
A 21-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man at an address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.A 21-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man at an address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
A 26-year-old woman and three men aged 28, 27 and 26 at a separate address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.A 26-year-old woman and three men aged 28, 27 and 26 at a separate address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
A 58-year-old man at a separate address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.A 58-year-old man at a separate address in Birmingham on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts.
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Daniel HurstDaniel Hurst
Four of the five South Koreans who were injured in the attack have been released from hospital.Four of the five South Koreans who were injured in the attack have been released from hospital.
They are all aged in their 50s and 60s. The Korea Herald reports that the four who have been released from hospital – three women and a man – suffered injuries such as broken bones when they were caught in the rush following the attack. They are likely to return to South Korea today, the Korea JoongAng Daily reports.They are all aged in their 50s and 60s. The Korea Herald reports that the four who have been released from hospital – three women and a man – suffered injuries such as broken bones when they were caught in the rush following the attack. They are likely to return to South Korea today, the Korea JoongAng Daily reports.
A 67-year-old woman who underwent surgery for a head injury was “awaiting progress after the operation”, South Korean foreign ministry spokesperson Cho June-hyuck told reporters at a news briefing.A 67-year-old woman who underwent surgery for a head injury was “awaiting progress after the operation”, South Korean foreign ministry spokesperson Cho June-hyuck told reporters at a news briefing.
“We will provide all necessary assistance to the injured citizens and their families until they come home safely,” he said.“We will provide all necessary assistance to the injured citizens and their families until they come home safely,” he said.
The South Korean government yesterday issued a statement saying it “strongly condemns the barbarian attack on civilians” and would actively participate in the global fight against terrorism.The South Korean government yesterday issued a statement saying it “strongly condemns the barbarian attack on civilians” and would actively participate in the global fight against terrorism.
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