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Finsbury Park terror attack: one dead near north London mosque – latest updates Finsbury Park terror attack: one dead near north London mosque – latest updates
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The communities secretary, Sajid Javid, has also been filmed at the scene. He was shown on BBC News entering the police cordon with the police.
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Corbyn at the scene
Local MP and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is at the scene. Speaking to Sky News he confirmed he visited the aftermath of the attack last night. He said:
I live down there on Seven Sisters Road and, obviously, I was aware of incident very quickly. There was a number of police vehicles and a helicopter overhead. I know the people in Muslim Welfare House and the mosque extremely well, and the community very well.
I came here last night to talk to the police and the firefighters and ambulance who were here. I have to say the response by all three emergency services was very timely and very quick. And the police managed to arrest the suspect who was driving the van and take him away from the area. And sadly, the gentleman who died [his] body was on the ground and was covered respectfully by a tent so that forensic examination could take place.
Police updating Corbyn on #FinsburyParkattack – Corbyn also appears to be speaking to locals behind cordon. pic.twitter.com/lC14VvJl0i
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There has been widespread condemnation from political leaders past and present.There has been widespread condemnation from political leaders past and present.
The Finsbury Park attack is senseless barbarism. My thoughts and prayers are with all involved. Yet again the emergency services are heroes.The Finsbury Park attack is senseless barbarism. My thoughts and prayers are with all involved. Yet again the emergency services are heroes.
Appalling terrorist attack against Muslims worshipping peacefully in Finsbury Park. We must all stand together against such evil.Appalling terrorist attack against Muslims worshipping peacefully in Finsbury Park. We must all stand together against such evil.
Horrified by the appalling attack in Finsbury Park.The country stands with all those affected:the victims, their families and the community.Horrified by the appalling attack in Finsbury Park.The country stands with all those affected:the victims, their families and the community.
A sickening attack on worshippers at #FinsburyPark mosque. All my thoughts are with victims, family & friends.A sickening attack on worshippers at #FinsburyPark mosque. All my thoughts are with victims, family & friends.
This horrible terrorist attack at Finsbury Park last night is truly shocking. My thoughts are with those affected. We must remain united.This horrible terrorist attack at Finsbury Park last night is truly shocking. My thoughts are with those affected. We must remain united.
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An imam guarded the van driver who mowed down Muslim worshippers until the police arrived, telling a crowd: “Do not touch him,” PA reports.An imam guarded the van driver who mowed down Muslim worshippers until the police arrived, telling a crowd: “Do not touch him,” PA reports.
The suspected terrorist was wrestled to the ground by passersby after he had careered, reportedly smiling, through a crowd of pedestrians, including a man in a wheelchair.The suspected terrorist was wrestled to the ground by passersby after he had careered, reportedly smiling, through a crowd of pedestrians, including a man in a wheelchair.
Witness Hussain Ali, 28, said that, while being restrained, the man was protected by the people he is thought to have been targeting.Witness Hussain Ali, 28, said that, while being restrained, the man was protected by the people he is thought to have been targeting.
He said: “The leader of the mosque said: ‘You do not touch him’. He was sitting and holding him like that, people kept holding him.He said: “The leader of the mosque said: ‘You do not touch him’. He was sitting and holding him like that, people kept holding him.
“All the police and helicopters came after around eight minutes.”“All the police and helicopters came after around eight minutes.”
Ali described the horrifying scene unfolding outside the Islamic centre in north London early on Monday morning.Ali described the horrifying scene unfolding outside the Islamic centre in north London early on Monday morning.
“All I heard was a banging, then I turned and saw all the shouting and running. I saw people taking a man from underneath the van, he was black, bleeding, he was not dead, he was alive.“All I heard was a banging, then I turned and saw all the shouting and running. I saw people taking a man from underneath the van, he was black, bleeding, he was not dead, he was alive.
“There was a man in a wheelchair, a man underneath the van, it was hell. People who were inside saw the attacker was smiling, he was waving, he was happy. It was panic, people were shouting, screaming, some saying it was an accident.“There was a man in a wheelchair, a man underneath the van, it was hell. People who were inside saw the attacker was smiling, he was waving, he was happy. It was panic, people were shouting, screaming, some saying it was an accident.
“It was panic, it was horror.”“It was panic, it was horror.”
Following the carnage, the valour of an imam called Mohammed Mahmoud was also hailed by the religious community.Following the carnage, the valour of an imam called Mohammed Mahmoud was also hailed by the religious community.
Toufik Kacimi, the chief executive of the Muslim Welfare House, said his “bravery and courage helped calm the immediate situation after the incident and prevented further injuries and potential loss of life”.Toufik Kacimi, the chief executive of the Muslim Welfare House, said his “bravery and courage helped calm the immediate situation after the incident and prevented further injuries and potential loss of life”.
Finsbury Park attack: 'People were hitting [the attacker] and the Imam came out to tell them not to and to call the police.' pic.twitter.com/nyoxlAh7McFinsbury Park attack: 'People were hitting [the attacker] and the Imam came out to tell them not to and to call the police.' pic.twitter.com/nyoxlAh7Mc
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The European commissioner for home affairs, Dimitris Avramopoulos, has added his voice to those condemning the attack and called for unity.The European commissioner for home affairs, Dimitris Avramopoulos, has added his voice to those condemning the attack and called for unity.
Strongly condemn attack near Mosque at #FinsburyPark.To those who wish to divide our communities, we have to respond with unity.Strongly condemn attack near Mosque at #FinsburyPark.To those who wish to divide our communities, we have to respond with unity.
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The archbishop of Canterbury has also condemned the attack. “We stand in solidarity with our Muslim friends and pray for the bereaved and injured,” he tweeted.The archbishop of Canterbury has also condemned the attack. “We stand in solidarity with our Muslim friends and pray for the bereaved and injured,” he tweeted.
The attack at #FinsburyPark mosque is abhorrent. We stand in solidarity with our Muslim friends and pray for the bereaved and injured.The attack at #FinsburyPark mosque is abhorrent. We stand in solidarity with our Muslim friends and pray for the bereaved and injured.
The appalling attack on Muslims in #FinsburyPark is an attack on us all and the culture and values of our country.https://t.co/wvTh9Ij94F pic.twitter.com/zwMcezpoWHThe appalling attack on Muslims in #FinsburyPark is an attack on us all and the culture and values of our country.https://t.co/wvTh9Ij94F pic.twitter.com/zwMcezpoWH
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Rachel ObordoRachel Obordo
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A London Underground worker wrote this quote of the day on the service information board at Finsbury Park station: “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do stick together. All of us”.A London Underground worker wrote this quote of the day on the service information board at Finsbury Park station: “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do stick together. All of us”.
My local tube worker Finsbury Park pic.twitter.com/oDRRHQr7J1My local tube worker Finsbury Park pic.twitter.com/oDRRHQr7J1
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The suspected attack came during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when several worshippers had gathered in Finsbury Park area which is home to two mosques.The suspected attack came during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when several worshippers had gathered in Finsbury Park area which is home to two mosques.
Among Britain’s Muslim communities there have been fears that they are targeted for Islamophobic hate crimes and that the authorities do not take such incidents seriously enough.Among Britain’s Muslim communities there have been fears that they are targeted for Islamophobic hate crimes and that the authorities do not take such incidents seriously enough.
A spike in hate crimes was reported after the London Bridge attack, just over a fortnight ago. Security officials and senior police officers are in private, acutely aware of the need to protect Muslim communities from any “backlash”.A spike in hate crimes was reported after the London Bridge attack, just over a fortnight ago. Security officials and senior police officers are in private, acutely aware of the need to protect Muslim communities from any “backlash”.
Extremists on the far right and those following an extremist Islamist ideology want to drive a wedge between British Muslims and other communities.Extremists on the far right and those following an extremist Islamist ideology want to drive a wedge between British Muslims and other communities.
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Corbyn to attend prayers at Finsbury Park mosqueCorbyn to attend prayers at Finsbury Park mosque
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who is also the MP for the area, said he will be attending prayers at the Finsbury Park mosque later today.Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who is also the MP for the area, said he will be attending prayers at the Finsbury Park mosque later today.
In a statement he said:In a statement he said:
I am shocked by this horrific and cruel attack in Finsbury Park, which is being treated as an act of terror.I am shocked by this horrific and cruel attack in Finsbury Park, which is being treated as an act of terror.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of the man who has died, and our thoughts are with the people who have been injured, their family and friends.I offer my condolences to the family and friends of the man who has died, and our thoughts are with the people who have been injured, their family and friends.
As the local MP, I have met with Muslim community leaders at the Muslim Welfare House alongside Islington council leader Richard Watts, the council’s chief executive Lesley Seary and the Metropolitan police.As the local MP, I have met with Muslim community leaders at the Muslim Welfare House alongside Islington council leader Richard Watts, the council’s chief executive Lesley Seary and the Metropolitan police.
Richard and I will attend prayers at Finsbury Park mosque later today.Richard and I will attend prayers at Finsbury Park mosque later today.
I appeal for people and the media to remain calm and respectful of those affected.I appeal for people and the media to remain calm and respectful of those affected.
In the meantime, I call on everyone to stand together against those who seek to divide us.In the meantime, I call on everyone to stand together against those who seek to divide us.
I am shocked by this horrific and cruel attack in Finsbury Park, which is being treated as an act of terror. pic.twitter.com/fipwZJ1eBZI am shocked by this horrific and cruel attack in Finsbury Park, which is being treated as an act of terror. pic.twitter.com/fipwZJ1eBZ
Here’s roundup of other political reaction:Here’s roundup of other political reaction:
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The Muslim Association of Britain “unreservedly condemns this evil terror attack” and has called on the police to increase security in mosques.In a statement, it said: “We call on politicians to treat this major incident no less than a terrorist attack. We call on the government to do more to tackle this hateful evil ideology which has spread over these past years and resulted in an increase of Islamophobic attacks and division of our society, as well as spreading of hate.”Dr Omer El-Hamdoon, the association’s president, said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this evil attack. I call on all Muslims to be extra vigilant following these hateful Islamophobic attacks, and to be cautious.”The Muslim Association of Britain “unreservedly condemns this evil terror attack” and has called on the police to increase security in mosques.In a statement, it said: “We call on politicians to treat this major incident no less than a terrorist attack. We call on the government to do more to tackle this hateful evil ideology which has spread over these past years and resulted in an increase of Islamophobic attacks and division of our society, as well as spreading of hate.”Dr Omer El-Hamdoon, the association’s president, said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this evil attack. I call on all Muslims to be extra vigilant following these hateful Islamophobic attacks, and to be cautious.”
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Bhai Amrik Singh, chair of the Sikh Federation (UK), said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the appalling incident at Finsbury Park.”Bhai Amrik Singh, chair of the Sikh Federation (UK), said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the appalling incident at Finsbury Park.”
“Worryingly vehicles in London have once again become the latest weapon in the hands of terrorists. Unfortunately this means every innocent pedestrian going about their daily lives has become a target. “The incidents in the last three months suggest there needs to be an honest dialogue and a fundamental shift in the way government tackles all forms of hate and terror. “Hate and terror must be stamped out by directly confronting all those who promote an ideology and philosophy based on hate and terror.“Worryingly vehicles in London have once again become the latest weapon in the hands of terrorists. Unfortunately this means every innocent pedestrian going about their daily lives has become a target. “The incidents in the last three months suggest there needs to be an honest dialogue and a fundamental shift in the way government tackles all forms of hate and terror. “Hate and terror must be stamped out by directly confronting all those who promote an ideology and philosophy based on hate and terror.
“Sikh teachings, history and the Sikh way of life offers not only hope, but direction on how to tackle hate and terror. Those making policies in governments across the globe need to draw upon belief systems and thinking designed to deal with hate and terror head on.”“Sikh teachings, history and the Sikh way of life offers not only hope, but direction on how to tackle hate and terror. Those making policies in governments across the globe need to draw upon belief systems and thinking designed to deal with hate and terror head on.”
The European Jewish Congress also expressed shock and condemnation.The European Jewish Congress also expressed shock and condemnation.
“This is an unconscionable attack on Muslim worshippers during their holy month of Ramadan,” EJC President Moshe Kantor said. “We condemn this attack and its attempt to escalate tensions in the UK and we stand firmly besides our Muslim brothers and sisters in the aftermath of this attack.”“This is an unconscionable attack on Muslim worshippers during their holy month of Ramadan,” EJC President Moshe Kantor said. “We condemn this attack and its attempt to escalate tensions in the UK and we stand firmly besides our Muslim brothers and sisters in the aftermath of this attack.”
“An attack on one religion is an attack on all religions and all people and faiths must stand together against terror.”“An attack on one religion is an attack on all religions and all people and faiths must stand together against terror.”