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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 10 were injured when 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 terror attack 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. A number of people on the street had just taken 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 were helping an elderly man 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 about 00:20. Calls were made to the emergency services at about 00:20 BST.
Over 60 medics were sent to the scene, including ambulance crews, advance paramedics, specialist responses teams and a trauma team from London's Air Ambulance. Over 60 medics were sent to the scene, including ambulance crews, advance paramedics, specialist response teams, and a 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.
The attack was being treated by the police "as a terrorist incident", said Home Secretary Amber Rudd. Prime Minister Theresa May said the attack was "declared a terrorist incident within eight minutes" of the emergency call being received.
As a result, officers from the local borough are being supported by armed police and the Territorial Support Group, which is deployed to events that may involve public disorder. The Counter Terrorism Command is leading the investigation.As a result, officers from the local borough are being supported by armed police and the Territorial Support Group, which is deployed to events that may involve public disorder. The Counter Terrorism Command is leading the investigation.
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 man who died was the same elderly worshipper who had been receiving first aid before the attack. The man who died was the same person who had received first aid before the attack.
Police said they would investigate whether the worshipper died as a result of the attack or something else, and the officers are trying to contact the next of kin. Police said they would investigate whether he died as a result of the attack or something else. Officers are 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. The London Ambulance Service said eight people were being treated in three hospitals in the capital, with some in a serious condition.
Paramedics also treated two people at the scene who had minor injuries. Two other people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The police confirmed that all the victims were Muslims.The police confirmed that all the victims were Muslims.
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 white man, who police said was the driver of the van, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.A 48-year-old white 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 said 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 - a firm from Rhondda Cynon Taff in Wales - written on it.Forensics officers are now examining the white van, which has Pontyclun Van Hire - a firm from Rhondda Cynon Taff in Wales - written on it.
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." Mrs May said the incident was a terror attack. She said the man arrested on suspicion of carrying out the attack "targeted the ordinary and the innocent going about their daily lives".
Labour leader and local MP Jeremy Corbyn said on Twitter that he was "totally shocked" by the event. She reiterated remarks that were made after an attack near London Bridge, saying "there has been far too much tolerance of extremism over many years."
She added that there would be nowhere left for extremism to hide.
Labour leader and local MP Jeremy Corbyn said on Twitter that he was "totally shocked" by what had happened.
"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."
General secretary of the Finsbury Park mosque Mohammed Kozbar said: "An attack on one faith is an attack on all faiths and communities.
"They will try to divide us... they will not succeed."
The secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), 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 (MCB), 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 Communities Secretary Sajid Javid spoke briefly to concerned residents before being led through the police cordon as he visited the scene. He said "the attacker will not succeed in his efforts to divide British society". Communities Secretary Sajid Javid spoke briefly to concerned residents before being led through the police cordon as he visited the scene. He said "the attacker will not succeed in his efforts to divide British society".
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 information to call them on 101 or contact them via Twitter @MetCC.Police have asked witnesses or anyone with information to call them on 101 or contact them via Twitter @MetCC.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting its website.Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting its website.