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Finsbury Park attack: one dead in 'potential terrorist attack' near London mosque, PM says – live updates | Finsbury Park attack: one dead in 'potential terrorist attack' near London mosque, PM says – live updates |
(35 minutes later) | |
6.43am BST | |
06:43 | |
My colleague Martin Farrer, a former Finsbury Park local, has written about the neighbourhood. | |
The district has a rich history, not least in the former Rainbow theatre, which lies on the other side of the road from the Muslim Welfare House. This once legendary rock venue has hosted some of the greatest names in music such as The Who, Pink Floyd, David Bowie (on the Ziggy tour) and Bob Marley . | |
Read the full story here: | |
6.38am BST | |
06:38 | |
Reporter and local James Ball has some thoughts on Finsbury Park itself. | |
Last thoughts before sleep: Finsbury Park is a genuinely diverse area. Nightclubs and mosques sit within yards of each other. | |
I live minutes away from where the attack happens. It's generally a safe, nice, place to live. Don't let others tell you otherwise. | |
(This is a bid to get in before idiots talk about no-go areas or anything like that.) | |
6.24am BST | |
06:24 | |
Imam 'protected van driver until police arrived' | |
Witnesses have told Sky News that an imam from the mosque protected the driver of the van from angry members of the public until the police could arrive. | |
That account seems to chime with the statement from the Muslim Welfare House that thanks imam Mohammed Mahmoud “whose bravery and courage helped calm the immediate situation after the incident and prevented further injury and loss of life”. | |
Updated | |
at 6.34am BST | |
6.17am BST | |
06:17 | |
Muslim Welfare House calls for calm | |
The attack took place outside the Muslim Welfare House on Seven Sisters Road. The Islamic centre and mosque has released a statement, appealing for calm. | |
“We have worked very hard over decades to build a peaceful and tolerant community here in Finsbury Park and we totally condemn any act of hate that tries to drive our wonderful community apart,” it reads. | |
I'm live from 6am at #FinsburyPark for @GMB as one man dies, many injured, as van drives into crowd of Muslims by 'a potential terrorist' pic.twitter.com/kGTaY3h1Gb | |
6.11am BST | 6.11am BST |
06:11 | 06:11 |
Witness: van was travelling at 50mph | Witness: van was travelling at 50mph |
Vikram Dodd | Vikram Dodd |
Witnesses said the van mounted the pavement and mowed people down deliberately, travelling at 50mph. Boubou Sougou, 23, said: “It was deliberate, it was not an accident.” | Witnesses said the van mounted the pavement and mowed people down deliberately, travelling at 50mph. Boubou Sougou, 23, said: “It was deliberate, it was not an accident.” |
6.00am BST | 6.00am BST |
06:00 | 06:00 |
The New York Police Department has deployed officers to mosques in New York following the attack in Finsbury Park. | The New York Police Department has deployed officers to mosques in New York following the attack in Finsbury Park. |
NYPD announces they will send officers to mosques in NYC area after tonight's incident in North London's #FinsburyPark. pic.twitter.com/ZKmmlaQkxO | NYPD announces they will send officers to mosques in NYC area after tonight's incident in North London's #FinsburyPark. pic.twitter.com/ZKmmlaQkxO |
5.55am BST | 5.55am BST |
05:55 | 05:55 |
Diane Abbott calls for review of mosque security | Diane Abbott calls for review of mosque security |
Terror attack outside #FinsburyPark mosque. Police must urgently review security for all mosques #StandTogether | Terror attack outside #FinsburyPark mosque. Police must urgently review security for all mosques #StandTogether |
5.50am BST | 5.50am BST |
05:50 | 05:50 |
Amber Rudd: 'We must all continue to stand together' | Amber Rudd: 'We must all continue to stand together' |
Home secretary Amber Rudd has given the following statement in reaction to the attack at Finsbury Park. | Home secretary Amber Rudd has given the following statement in reaction to the attack at Finsbury Park. |
My thoughts are with all those affected by the appalling incident at Finsbury Park. I am in contact with the Metropolitan Police who have confirmed it is being investigated by their Counter Terrorism Command. Yesterday, like so many others around the country, I took part in the Great Get Together to celebrate the values of Jo Cox. It was powerful and moving to see the community come together in a show of solidarity. We must all continue to stand together, resolute, against all those who try to divide us and spread hate and fear.” | My thoughts are with all those affected by the appalling incident at Finsbury Park. I am in contact with the Metropolitan Police who have confirmed it is being investigated by their Counter Terrorism Command. Yesterday, like so many others around the country, I took part in the Great Get Together to celebrate the values of Jo Cox. It was powerful and moving to see the community come together in a show of solidarity. We must all continue to stand together, resolute, against all those who try to divide us and spread hate and fear.” |
5.46am BST | 5.46am BST |
05:46 | 05:46 |
Sadiq Khan condemns 'horrific terrorist attack' | Sadiq Khan condemns 'horrific terrorist attack' |
The mayor of London has released a statement on Facebook, saying the attack was deliberate and targeted “innocent Londoners, many of whom were finishing prayers during the holy month of Ramadan”. | The mayor of London has released a statement on Facebook, saying the attack was deliberate and targeted “innocent Londoners, many of whom were finishing prayers during the holy month of Ramadan”. |
“While this appears to be an attack on a particular community, like the terrible attacks in Manchester, Westminster and London Bridge it is also an assault on all our shared values of tolerance, freedom and respect,” he said. | “While this appears to be an attack on a particular community, like the terrible attacks in Manchester, Westminster and London Bridge it is also an assault on all our shared values of tolerance, freedom and respect,” he said. |
5.35am BST | 5.35am BST |
05:35 | 05:35 |
At least two witnesses told Sky News that there were three men in the van, but the Met Police statement seems to directly contradict that, saying no other suspects had been identified or reported to police. | At least two witnesses told Sky News that there were three men in the van, but the Met Police statement seems to directly contradict that, saying no other suspects had been identified or reported to police. |