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London attack: minute's silence observed for victims – live London attack: third attacker named in Italian media as Moroccan-Italian Youssef Zaghba – live
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Youssef Zaghba confirmed as third attacker
The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command has released the name and photograph of the third attacker.
While formal identification is yet to take place, detectives believe he is 22-year-old Youssef Zaghba, from east London. The deceased’s family have been informed.
He is believed to be an Italian national of Moroccan descent . He was not a police or MI5 subject of interest.
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Stephanie Kirchgaessner
More on reports about the third attacker Youssef Zaghba...
Corriere della Sera reported that he was stopped by Italian authorities in an airport in Bologna in March 2016 as he tried to board a flight to Turkey and then travel to Syria.
Zaghba’s mother is Italian and his father is Moroccan, the paper said.
The report could not immediately be confirmed by the Guardian.
The paper reported that Italian authorities alerted British and Moroccan authorities about his frequent trips.
Zaghba’s parents reportedly lived in Morocco but then separated, at which point his mother settled in Bologna. In March 2016, the paper reported, Zaghba was charged with international terrorism by Italian authorities, but the charge was later dropped. He was still considered a “risk”, the paper alleged.
Zaghba was traveling with just a backpack and a one way ticket to Istanbul at the time he was stopped and detained, the newspaper said. His mobile phone contained religious images but nothing that was seen as particularly significant.
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Amelia Gentleman
Office workers and commuters gathered in the rain by a huge pile of flowers on the corner of Borough High Street and London Bridge at 11 to hold a minute’s silence in honour of the victims of the attack.
A line of unarmed police in hi-vis jackets stood with their hands behind their backs; there has been no sign of armed police in the area all morning. One woman stood at the front of the crowd, overcome by tears. The friend she was with said she knew one of the victims, but neither wanted to speak to the media.
Layla Begum, 34, a finance assistant from Barking who works in an office block overlooking the Barrowboy and Banker pub, laid a bunch of flowers on the pile. “I wanted to show my love to all the victims. It makes me feel very emotional to speak about it. It happened so close to where I work – it feels very strange and scary,” she said.
She said she had been disconcerted to hear about raids near her home in Barking. “I’m close to it both at work and just 10 minutes from my home. It’s just so disgusting, particularly that this was done in the name of Allah. They shouldn’t have done it.”
She said she hoped it didn’t prompt a rise in Islamophobia. “I hope most people are more sensible than that.”
Friends of missing French chef Sébastien Bélanger had stuck an appeal for help finding him on the bus stop, at the south end of London Bridge. “Our friend Sébastien is missing since the attack in London Bridge. Please contact us if you have any useful information,” the poster read, above a picture of the chef.
Chris Jones, who was in the Black and Blue restaurant on Saturday night and witnessed the attack, had returned to try to collect his mobile phones and his girlfriend’s coat, abandoned when they fled the scene. He also wanted to pay his restaurant bill. Police took his details but were not allowing anyone back to the market area, and told him to wait in a cafe until there were further instructions about how he could get his belongings back.
He said he was still struggling to process what happened. Originally from Kent but currently living in Singapore, working as a business development manager, he said he was in London on holiday with his girlfriend, and had wanted to show her Borough Market. Ex-military, he has spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan, he said he was used to high-stress situations, but this one had taken him by surprise. “In Iraq, you know these things are going to happen, people are trying to kill you, but here it is just shocking.”
To begin with he thought it was a pub brawl. “There was a commotion, lots of heads turned. I thought it was a bar fight - I saw a few things being thrown. I thought it was football hooligans, but then people were getting panicked.” He saw two of the attackers through the glass window of the restaurant, and saw one person come running into the restaurant, with a slashed to his ear and what may have been a cut to his neck, shouting “Someone fucking help me.”
Reading about the attackers in the papers this morning, he was finding it hard to understand their motivation. “These are family guys, with children, wives - they are not loners, living on fringes of society, they have people who love them. It’s hard to understand.”
He wasn’t interested in the political debate around who was to blame. “People are looking for someone to blame – but the only people to blame are the three assholes who did this, and maybe the people who radicalised them online.”
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Third victim named
The family of Kirsty Boden, a 28-year-old from Australia, has confirmed that she was one of the seven victims to be killed in the attack.
Boden, from Loxton, South Australia, was working as a health professional in London, according to 9 News Australia.
Her family said she was killed while going to the aid of others.
A family statement said: “As she ran towards danger, in an effort to help people on the bridge, Kirsty sadly lost her life. We are so proud of Kirsty’s brave actions, which demonstrate how selfless, caring and heroic she was, not only on that night, but throughout all of her life.”
#Breaking Family of London Bridge terror attack victim Kirsty Boden say she lost her life as she "ran towards danger" pic.twitter.com/1KOxZyLlMc
Two other victims confirmed to have been killed were James McMullan, a 32-year-old from London, and 30-year-old Canadian Christine Archibald.
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Third attacker named in the Italian media
The third London Bridge attacker has been named in the Italian media as Moroccan-born Youssef Zaghba who was stopped by the authorities in Bologna last year when he was en route to Syria.
The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera says the Italian intelligence services reported Youssef’s movements to their British counterparts.
The Metropolitan police have not named the third attacker. It has refused to confirm his name.
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Staff at @lb_southwark stand for the one minute silence to remember those affected by the #LondonBridge attack #westandwithlondon pic.twitter.com/AW5lZu63QnStaff at @lb_southwark stand for the one minute silence to remember those affected by the #LondonBridge attack #westandwithlondon pic.twitter.com/AW5lZu63Qn
Officers stood outside Peckham Police Station for the 1minutes silence to remember those affected by #LondonBridgeAttack #westandwithlondon pic.twitter.com/sESUFM2c3EOfficers stood outside Peckham Police Station for the 1minutes silence to remember those affected by #LondonBridgeAttack #westandwithlondon pic.twitter.com/sESUFM2c3E
It was an honour to join @LDN_Ambulance staff in a minute’s silence to remember those hurt and killed in Saturday's attack. pic.twitter.com/h59AxrY68wIt was an honour to join @LDN_Ambulance staff in a minute’s silence to remember those hurt and killed in Saturday's attack. pic.twitter.com/h59AxrY68w
At 11am we stopped to remember the victims of the dreadful terrorist attack on Saturday. Our thoughts are with their families and loved onesAt 11am we stopped to remember the victims of the dreadful terrorist attack on Saturday. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones
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Minute's silence observed across UKMinute's silence observed across UK
A minute’s silence has been held across the UK in memory of the seven people who died in Saturday’s attack.A minute’s silence has been held across the UK in memory of the seven people who died in Saturday’s attack.
We'll be gathering on the Upper Concourse with the @BTP , @SouthernRailUK & @Se_Railway to hold our minute's silence at 1100, please join usWe'll be gathering on the Upper Concourse with the @BTP , @SouthernRailUK & @Se_Railway to hold our minute's silence at 1100, please join us
England cricketers were to pause their game against New Zealand in Cardiff as mark of respect.England cricketers were to pause their game against New Zealand in Cardiff as mark of respect.
Arrangements were made for the standing umpire to step away from the crease at 11am, before an announcement over the public address system, the Standard reports.Arrangements were made for the standing umpire to step away from the crease at 11am, before an announcement over the public address system, the Standard reports.
The silence was to be marked at all government buildings. Flags will remain at half-mast in Whitehall until Tuesday evening.The silence was to be marked at all government buildings. Flags will remain at half-mast in Whitehall until Tuesday evening.
At 11am on 6 June, there will be a minute's silence for the victims of the London terrorist attack: https://t.co/HyuUFDiDIR pic.twitter.com/FXdO07H1uBAt 11am on 6 June, there will be a minute's silence for the victims of the London terrorist attack: https://t.co/HyuUFDiDIR pic.twitter.com/FXdO07H1uB
UK embassies across the world were to observe the minute’s silence.UK embassies across the world were to observe the minute’s silence.
UK & all our embassies will observe a minute​​'s silence for victims of the London terrorist attack at 11am today https://t.co/ekn849I9Rg pic.twitter.com/2phj2MmnBiUK & all our embassies will observe a minute​​'s silence for victims of the London terrorist attack at 11am today https://t.co/ekn849I9Rg pic.twitter.com/2phj2MmnBi
Where possible emergency services would also be taking part.Where possible emergency services would also be taking part.
At 11am we will join together for a minute's silence to remember the victims and everyone affected by the tragic attack in #LondonBridgeAt 11am we will join together for a minute's silence to remember the victims and everyone affected by the tragic attack in #LondonBridge
Firefighters, control officers and staff at HQ will observe the minutes silence at 11am for all those affected by the #LondonBridge attack pic.twitter.com/4cO7OldGxuFirefighters, control officers and staff at HQ will observe the minutes silence at 11am for all those affected by the #LondonBridge attack pic.twitter.com/4cO7OldGxu
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Henry McDonaldHenry McDonald
A mosque in the west of Ireland was attacked last night with rocks thrown through windows while members of Ahmadi Muslim sect were worshipping inside.A mosque in the west of Ireland was attacked last night with rocks thrown through windows while members of Ahmadi Muslim sect were worshipping inside.
Imam Ibrahim Ahmad Noonan of the Masjid Maryam mosque in Galway said those praying inside at the time were “terrified.” Imam Ibrahim Ahmad Noonan of the Masjid Maryam mosque in Galway said those praying inside at the time were “terrified”. He said the attack too place at about 11.20pm last night during evening prayers.
He said the attack place around 11.20pm last night during evening prayers.
Noonan said he believed the mosque had been targeted as a direct result of the London attack on Saturday.Noonan said he believed the mosque had been targeted as a direct result of the London attack on Saturday.
Truly sad while men , women , children were praying when I was leading prayer , we were attacked pic.twitter.com/YdsQsOiT7GTruly sad while men , women , children were praying when I was leading prayer , we were attacked pic.twitter.com/YdsQsOiT7G
One of the first organisations to condemn the attack on the Galway mosque was Atheist Ireland which has a longstanding relationship with the Ahmadi community in Ireland. One of the first organisations to condemn the attack on the Galway mosque was Atheist Ireland, which has a longstanding relationship with the Ahmadi community in Ireland.
Michael Nugent, chair of Atheist Ireland, said the attack was particularly “senseless” because the Ahmadi Muslim community is at the forefront of promoting peace and tolerance among all religions and none in Ireland.Michael Nugent, chair of Atheist Ireland, said the attack was particularly “senseless” because the Ahmadi Muslim community is at the forefront of promoting peace and tolerance among all religions and none in Ireland.
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More details have emerged about London attacker Khuram Butt’s work on the London Underground despite being a known extremist who had appeared on national television.More details have emerged about London attacker Khuram Butt’s work on the London Underground despite being a known extremist who had appeared on national television.
He worked as a trainee customer services assistant for just under six months last year.He worked as a trainee customer services assistant for just under 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.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, which runs the tube network, declined to comment on where Butt worked because of the ongoing police investigation.Transport for London, which runs the tube network, declined to comment on where Butt worked because of the ongoing police investigation.
Medical issues with a leg injury Butt suffered as a child led to poor attendance and his employment ended, the source said.Medical issues with a leg injury Butt suffered as a child led to poor attendance and his employment ended, the source said.
A TfL spokesperson said: “Khuram Butt worked for London Underground for just under six months as a trainee customer services assistant, leaving in October last year.”A TfL spokesperson said: “Khuram Butt worked for London Underground for just under six months as a trainee customer services assistant, leaving in October last year.”
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The three attackers could have performed a dry run over London bridge nine minutes before the atrocity, according to the Times.The three attackers could have performed a dry run over London bridge nine minutes before the atrocity, according to the Times.
The white Renault van hired by the killers was first captured on CCTV driving on to the bridge from the north side at 9.58pm on Saturday — some nine minutes before the attack began.The white Renault van hired by the killers was first captured on CCTV driving on to the bridge from the north side at 9.58pm on Saturday — some nine minutes before the attack began.
According to sources quoted in the Times, the men likely made the trip to scope out police presence, traffic, and the potential for mass casualties.According to sources quoted in the Times, the men likely made the trip to scope out police presence, traffic, and the potential for mass casualties.
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Rowena MasonRowena Mason
Boris Johnson, the foreign secretary, acknowledged that MI5 and the police will have to answer questions about why a known Islamist extremist managed to carry out the attack without being stopped.Boris Johnson, the foreign secretary, acknowledged that MI5 and the police will have to answer questions about why a known Islamist extremist managed to carry out the attack without being stopped.
His comments go much further than Theresa May, who has said she would not comment while the investigations are ongoing.His comments go much further than Theresa May, who has said she would not comment while the investigations are ongoing.
Johnson told Sky News: “People are going to look at the front pages today and they’re going to say ‘how on earth could we have let this guy or possibly more through the net?’Johnson told Sky News: “People are going to look at the front pages today and they’re going to say ‘how on earth could we have let this guy or possibly more through the net?’
“What happened, how could he possibly be on a Channel 4 programme and be committing atrocities like this? That is a question that will need to be answered by MI5, by the police, as the investigation goes on.”“What happened, how could he possibly be on a Channel 4 programme and be committing atrocities like this? That is a question that will need to be answered by MI5, by the police, as the investigation goes on.”
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Sune Engel RasmussenSune Engel Rasmussen
Khuram Butt’s family left their native Jhelum district, in northern Punjab, for London in 1998.Khuram Butt’s family left their native Jhelum district, in northern Punjab, for London in 1998.
The Guardian understands that the father ran a furniture store in the town of Mujahidabad, where Butt’s uncles family still lives.The Guardian understands that the father ran a furniture store in the town of Mujahidabad, where Butt’s uncles family still lives.
A renowned businessman, the uncle works in the hotel industry and estate building. On Tuesday, after international media descended on the town, Butt’s family declined to speak to the press.A renowned businessman, the uncle works in the hotel industry and estate building. On Tuesday, after international media descended on the town, Butt’s family declined to speak to the press.
The security services in Pakistan have searched a restaurant of one of Khuram Butt’s relatives in the city of Jhelum, 60 miles south east of Islamabad, according to the Telegraph.The security services in Pakistan have searched a restaurant of one of Khuram Butt’s relatives in the city of Jhelum, 60 miles south east of Islamabad, according to the Telegraph.
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Harriet SherwoodHarriet Sherwood
An event to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Israel’s victory in the six-day war has been postponed amid security concerns following recent terror attacks.An event to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Israel’s victory in the six-day war has been postponed amid security concerns following recent terror attacks.
Almost 1,000 tickets had been sold for A Night To Honour Israel, which was due to take place in central London on 22 June. The organisers, Christians United For Israel UK, said they had expected hundreds more to be taken.Almost 1,000 tickets had been sold for A Night To Honour Israel, which was due to take place in central London on 22 June. The organisers, Christians United For Israel UK, said they had expected hundreds more to be taken.
Although no specific security threat had been received, “we have been advised that our event could be a target”, CUFI said in a statement posted on its website.Although no specific security threat had been received, “we have been advised that our event could be a target”, CUFI said in a statement posted on its website.
It said: “Following recent attacks in central London and Manchester, a number of foiled attacks in recent weeks and the ongoing terror threat, we had already increased planned security to a much higher level than usual.It said: “Following recent attacks in central London and Manchester, a number of foiled attacks in recent weeks and the ongoing terror threat, we had already increased planned security to a much higher level than usual.
“However, having assessed the current situation and received independent advice we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the event. Islamic extremists have called for the specific targeting of Christians and Jews during the month of Ramadan, during which our event was set to take place. Although no specific threat has been received, we have been advised that our event could be a target.”“However, having assessed the current situation and received independent advice we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the event. Islamic extremists have called for the specific targeting of Christians and Jews during the month of Ramadan, during which our event was set to take place. Although no specific threat has been received, we have been advised that our event could be a target.”
The event would be “the largest pro-Israel event of the year with both Christians and Jews meeting at a location just a short distance from the two recent London attacks”.The event would be “the largest pro-Israel event of the year with both Christians and Jews meeting at a location just a short distance from the two recent London attacks”.
The six-day war, fought between Israel and three neighbouring Arab countries, ended in a decisive victory for Israel and marked the beginning of its occupation of Palestinian territories.The six-day war, fought between Israel and three neighbouring Arab countries, ended in a decisive victory for Israel and marked the beginning of its occupation of Palestinian territories.
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Here are Robert Booth and Vikram Dodd with the latest on the ongoing police operation:Here are Robert Booth and Vikram Dodd with the latest on the ongoing police operation:
Police investigating the London Bridge terror attack have raided an address in Illford, Essex, as pressure mounted on the security services over missed opportunities to stop at least one of the attackers who was investigated for extremism by police two years ago.Police investigating the London Bridge terror attack have raided an address in Illford, Essex, as pressure mounted on the security services over missed opportunities to stop at least one of the attackers who was investigated for extremism by police two years ago.
Officers from the Metropolitan police’s counter-terrorism command began searches after entering an address in Ilford at 1.30am on Tuesday. The police said searches were continuing and nobody had been detained.Officers from the Metropolitan police’s counter-terrorism command began searches after entering an address in Ilford at 1.30am on Tuesday. The police said searches were continuing and nobody had been detained.
On Monday night, the remaining 10 people who had been arrested during the day by armed police were released from police custody without charge. A man and a woman had already been released. No one remains in custody.On Monday night, the remaining 10 people who had been arrested during the day by armed police were released from police custody without charge. A man and a woman had already been released. No one remains in custody.
Khuram Shazad Butt, 27, was investigated by officers in 2015 but they found no evidence he was planning an attack and he was “prioritised in the lower echelons of our investigative work”, according to assistant commissioner Mark Rowley, Britain’s top counter-terrorism officer.Khuram Shazad Butt, 27, was investigated by officers in 2015 but they found no evidence he was planning an attack and he was “prioritised in the lower echelons of our investigative work”, according to assistant commissioner Mark Rowley, Britain’s top counter-terrorism officer.
Pakistani-born British citizen Butt and Rachid Redouane, who claimed to be Moroccan or Libyan, were two of the three men who carried out the murderous rampage at London Bridge and Borough Market in which seven people died and dozens more were injured on Saturday night.Pakistani-born British citizen Butt and Rachid Redouane, who claimed to be Moroccan or Libyan, were two of the three men who carried out the murderous rampage at London Bridge and Borough Market in which seven people died and dozens more were injured on Saturday night.
Transport for London has confirmed that Butt worked as a trainee customer services assistant for six months last year. Butt was also an associate of radical hate preacher Anjem Choudary and his banned group al-Muhajiroun and had appeared in a Channel 4 documentary called The Jihadis Next Door unfurling what appeared to be an Islamic State flag in Regent’s Park in central London.Transport for London has confirmed that Butt worked as a trainee customer services assistant for six months last year. Butt was also an associate of radical hate preacher Anjem Choudary and his banned group al-Muhajiroun and had appeared in a Channel 4 documentary called The Jihadis Next Door unfurling what appeared to be an Islamic State flag in Regent’s Park in central London.
Officers at Scotland Yard believe they have identified the third accomplice, but he has not yet been named.Officers at Scotland Yard believe they have identified the third accomplice, but he has not yet been named.
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The mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, has joined her New York counterpart Bill de Blasio in offering support to London Mayor Sadiq Khan in the face of criticism from Donald Trump.The mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, has joined her New York counterpart Bill de Blasio in offering support to London Mayor Sadiq Khan in the face of criticism from Donald Trump.
The attack on the Mayor of London by Trump is unacceptable and only serves to divide and spread panic. @SadiqKhan has Barcelona's support https://t.co/T5t9zDYWD3The attack on the Mayor of London by Trump is unacceptable and only serves to divide and spread panic. @SadiqKhan has Barcelona's support https://t.co/T5t9zDYWD3
Keep Calm and Carry On, London. We’ve got your back. https://t.co/TAJ8OP4m5pKeep Calm and Carry On, London. We’ve got your back. https://t.co/TAJ8OP4m5p
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The former independent reviewer of terrorism, David Anderson, has urged the government not to revive terrorism prevention and investigation measures or Tpims in the wake of the attack.The former independent reviewer of terrorism, David Anderson, has urged the government not to revive terrorism prevention and investigation measures or Tpims in the wake of the attack.
The former Tory leader Iain Duncan-Smith said on Sunday he believed May would “beef up” Tpims to restore powers to force suspects to move homes.The former Tory leader Iain Duncan-Smith said on Sunday he believed May would “beef up” Tpims to restore powers to force suspects to move homes.
In a letter to the Times, Anderson pointed out that relocation power to force a terror suspect to move up to 200 miles away from their homes was already restored in 2015.In a letter to the Times, Anderson pointed out that relocation power to force a terror suspect to move up to 200 miles away from their homes was already restored in 2015.
Writing in response to an opinion piece, Anderson said the use of Tpims would fuel grievances. He wrote:Writing in response to an opinion piece, Anderson said the use of Tpims would fuel grievances. He wrote:
“Tpims, the coalition government’s replacement for control orders, are as stringent as anything available in a western democracy. Since the power to “relocate” subjects away from their home city was re-introduced (on my recommendation) in 2015, they have provided an effective way of dealing with a small number of terror suspects against whom it has not been possible to deploy the UK’s well-stocked armoury of criminal offences.“Tpims, the coalition government’s replacement for control orders, are as stringent as anything available in a western democracy. Since the power to “relocate” subjects away from their home city was re-introduced (on my recommendation) in 2015, they have provided an effective way of dealing with a small number of terror suspects against whom it has not been possible to deploy the UK’s well-stocked armoury of criminal offences.
“The fires of grievance would certainly be fuelled were thousands of people to be constrained indefinitely, on the basis of executive suspicions communicated to them only in outline. Prosecution and surveillance, supported by communities and backed where necessary by Tpims, are surer solutions.”“The fires of grievance would certainly be fuelled were thousands of people to be constrained indefinitely, on the basis of executive suspicions communicated to them only in outline. Prosecution and surveillance, supported by communities and backed where necessary by Tpims, are surer solutions.”
My letter in The Times today on control orders/TPIMs. See also the contribution of Michael Clarke @RUSI_org (£) https://t.co/kRJw9A9Rin. pic.twitter.com/t8sOhS6qk4My letter in The Times today on control orders/TPIMs. See also the contribution of Michael Clarke @RUSI_org (£) https://t.co/kRJw9A9Rin. pic.twitter.com/t8sOhS6qk4
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