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Finsbury Park attack: What we know so far | Finsbury Park attack: What we know so far |
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One man was killed and another eight have been injured after a van drove into worshippers close to a mosque in north London. | One man was killed and another eight have been injured after a van drove into worshippers close to a mosque in north London. |
The incident happened shortly before 00:20 BST on Monday, 19 June, when the vehicle mounted the pavement outside the Muslim Welfare House on Seven Sisters Road, near Finsbury Park Mosque. | The incident happened shortly before 00:20 BST on Monday, 19 June, when the vehicle mounted the pavement outside the Muslim Welfare House on Seven Sisters Road, near Finsbury Park Mosque. |
Here is what we know so far. | Here is what we know so far. |
What happened? | What happened? |
The incident happened outside the Muslim Welfare House shortly after midnight on Monday morning. | The incident happened outside the Muslim Welfare House shortly after midnight on Monday morning. |
Many people on the street had just been taking part in evening prayers after breaking the Ramadan fast. | Many people on the street had just been taking part in evening prayers after breaking the Ramadan fast. |
A group of people were helping an elderly worshipper who had fallen down in Whadcoat Street - a short road off Seven Sisters Road - as they waited for their next set of prayers. | A group of people were helping an elderly worshipper who had fallen down in Whadcoat Street - a short road off Seven Sisters Road - as they waited for their next set of prayers. |
It was then that a white van came down the street, mounted the pavement and drove into people. | It was then that a white van came down the street, mounted the pavement and drove into people. |
Calls were made to the emergency services at around 00:20 BST. | Calls were made to the emergency services at around 00:20 BST. |
Over 60 medics were sent to the scene, including ambulance crews, advance paramedics, specialist responses teams and an advance trauma team from London's Air Ambulance. | Over 60 medics were sent to the scene, including ambulance crews, advance paramedics, specialist responses teams and an advance trauma team from London's Air Ambulance. |
A number of police units arrived at the scene and placed cordons around the area. | A number of police units arrived at the scene and placed cordons around the area. |
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said the attack is being treated by the police "as a terrorist incident." | Home Secretary Amber Rudd said the attack is being treated by the police "as a terrorist incident." |
As a result, officers from the local borough are being supported by armed officers and the Territorial Support Group - with the investigation being led by the Counter Terrorism Command. | As a result, officers from the local borough are being supported by armed officers and the Territorial Support Group - with the investigation being led by the Counter Terrorism Command. |
Who were the victims? | Who were the victims? |
Police confirmed early on Monday that one person had died following the attack, but that person has not yet been named. | Police confirmed early on Monday that one person had died following the attack, but that person has not yet been named. |
The person who died was the same elderly worshipper people had been giving first aid to before the attack. | The person who died was the same elderly worshipper people had been giving first aid to before the attack. |
Police said they will investigate whether they died as a result of the attack or something else, and the force is trying to contact the next of kin. | Police said they will investigate whether they died as a result of the attack or something else, and the force is trying to contact the next of kin. |
The London Ambulance Service said it treated a further eight people at the scene, who have now been taken to three hospitals in the capital, with some in a serious condition. | |
They also treated two people at the scene who had minor injuries. | They also treated two people at the scene who had minor injuries. |
The police confirmed that all the victims were Muslim. | |
Witnesses reported seeing one man giving CPR to a victim in the street, while another man's head injury was treated with a makeshift dressing. | Witnesses reported seeing one man giving CPR to a victim in the street, while another man's head injury was treated with a makeshift dressing. |
Who was the attacker? | Who was the attacker? |
A 48-year-old man, who police said was the driver of the van, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. | A 48-year-old man, who police said was the driver of the van, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. |
He was first detained by members of the public as they waited for police to arrive on the scene. | He was first detained by members of the public as they waited for police to arrive on the scene. |
Police said he has been taken to hospital as a precaution, but will be taken into custody once he is discharged. | Police said he has been taken to hospital as a precaution, but will be taken into custody once he is discharged. |
Some witnesses believe there was more than one person involved in the attack, but a statement from the police said there were no other suspects. | Some witnesses believe there was more than one person involved in the attack, but a statement from the police said there were no other suspects. |
Forensics officers are now examining the white van, which has Pontyclun Van Hire written on it - a firm from Rhondda Cynon Taff in Wales. | |
What has the reaction been? | What has the reaction been? |
Prime Minister Theresa May described it as a "terrible incident", adding: "All my thoughts are with those who have been injured, their loved ones and the emergency services on the scene." | Prime Minister Theresa May described it as a "terrible incident", adding: "All my thoughts are with those who have been injured, their loved ones and the emergency services on the scene." |
Labour leader and local MP Jeremy Corbyn said on Twitter that he was "totally shocked" by the event. | Labour leader and local MP Jeremy Corbyn said on Twitter that he was "totally shocked" by the event. |
"I've been in touch with the mosques, police and Islington council regarding the incident. My thoughts are with those and the community affected by this awful event." | "I've been in touch with the mosques, police and Islington council regarding the incident. My thoughts are with those and the community affected by this awful event." |
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan promised additional policing to reassure communities, especially those observing Ramadan. He has also asked people to "remain calm and vigilant". | Mayor of London Sadiq Khan promised additional policing to reassure communities, especially those observing Ramadan. He has also asked people to "remain calm and vigilant". |
"We don't yet know the full details, but this was clearly a deliberate attack on innocent Londoners, many of whom were finishing prayers during the holy month of Ramadan," he said. | "We don't yet know the full details, but this was clearly a deliberate attack on innocent Londoners, many of whom were finishing prayers during the holy month of Ramadan," 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." | "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." |
The secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, Harun Khan, tweeted that the van had "intentionally run over worshippers" and that he was "shocked and outraged". | The secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, Harun Khan, tweeted that the van had "intentionally run over worshippers" and that he was "shocked and outraged". |
In a statement, the MCB added that it was a "violent manifestation of Islamophobia" and called for extra security around mosques. | In a statement, the MCB added that it was a "violent manifestation of Islamophobia" and called for extra security around mosques. |
The Jewish Community Council of North London called the attack "barbaric" and tweeted that members shared their "thoughts and prayers with our friends and neighbours". | The Jewish Community Council of North London called the attack "barbaric" and tweeted that members shared their "thoughts and prayers with our friends and neighbours". |
Police have asked witnesses or anyone with any information to call them on 101 or contact them via Twitter @MetCC. | Police have asked witnesses or anyone with any information to call them on 101 or contact them via Twitter @MetCC. |
You can also give information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org. | You can also give information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org. |