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Barcelona attack: 18-year-old identified as suspected van driver – latest updates Barcelona and Cambrils attacks: 17 in critical condition as fourth arrest made – live updates
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The foreign ministers from Germany and France are due to arrive in Barcelona later on Friday. Sigmar Gabriel and Jean-Yves Le Drian, said they wanted to their solidarity with the victims, according to El Pais.
Meanwhile, the mayor of Nice, where 86 people were killed a year ago by an attacker driving a truck, has said he will convene European counterparts next month to see how they can improve security in the aftermath of the latest attacks, Reuters reports.
“I am convinced that life will prevail over death and that we will triumph over barbarism and terror,” Christian Estrosi told reporters after honouring Barcelona’s victims on the Promenade des Anglais where dozens died on Bastille Day last year.
“It’s obvious that it is the mayors - be it in Berlin, London, Paris, Nice, Barcelona or Stockholm - that are the first to be confronted with this violence and who manage these public areas ... but we are not the ones who take part in the big national and European reforms,” he said.
Estrosi said he had taken the difficult decision to spend €30m from his budget to protect potential target areas in Nice from possible vehicle attacks, and that cities needed more money to cope with the new threats.
He said the mayors of a number of cities, which he did not name, would meet on 28 September in Nice with Julian King, the European commissioner in charge of security issues.
They would discuss ways to improve the situation and review national and European legislation and proposals that were at times too restrictive. “We won’t win the war with the rules of peace,” Estrosi said.
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17 people in a critical condition
The number of people injured in the attacks in Barcelona Cambrils has risen to 130, Reuters reports citing an emergency services spokesman.
Seventeen were in a critical condition and another 30 were in a serious condition, the spokesman said.
Emergency services said in a statement that the dead and injured in the two attacks were of 34 different nationalities.
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Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has chaired a crisis meeting in Barcelona.
El president @marianorajoy presideix la reunió del Gabinet de Crisi del @govern, reunit al departament d'Interior. @KRLS @quimforn pic.twitter.com/jgqBa6if8W
The meeting was held to coordinate the investigation into the terror attacks.
He said on Twitter that the meeting was to “analyse the latest details of the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils.”
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Fourth arrest
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the attacks, according to the Spanish media citing the police.
🔴 Los @mossos detienen a una cuarta persona relacionada con los atentados en Cambrils y Barcelona https://t.co/8yLtqWRCU9 https://t.co/kwQCKuKkgY
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Francisco López Rodríguez, 57, is the first Spanish victim to be named in the Barcelona attack.
His wife was seriously injured in the attack on La Rambla in Barcelona, according to El Pais.
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Carmen Fishwick
A woman waving a tiny Spanish flag during a vigil for the victims at Plaça de Catalunya, was rounded on by the crowd who called on her to remove it.
Members of the 20,000-strong crowd said the attacks should not be politicised and that national flags were not welcome at the event.
Holidaymaker Gary Fisher, 57, from Notting Hill in London, who attended the minute’s silence in Placa Catalunya, says there was a noticeable absence of national flags.
“After the minute’s silence everyone started clapping. People were chanting ‘we shall not fear’. A woman who was waving a Spanish flag, but she was shouted at to put it away. She was upset and took the flag down. Some people want to show the flag to come together as a nation. But people in the crowd were saying this was not a time for nationalism, including Catalan flags.
“After that everyone filled out and walked slowly down Las Ramblas. It was very moving. Everyone is very calm and dignified today. It’s back to normal. Last night I was busy until 1.30am. I went to some of the bars which were packed with people, and the beach was full, and people were even playing beach volley ball” he said.
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British police are to meet holidaymakers returning from Catalonia at the border to take statements, Scotland Yard’s lead for counter-terrorism policing, Mark Rowley, has said.
He added that the terrorism threat was global and nations needed to work together to defeat it.
Our thoughts are with Spain, the victims, their families and all the other people affected by yesterday’s barbaric attack in Barcelona.
We are liaising closely with the Spanish authorities and await further updates regarding the nationalities of the deceased and injured.
Officers are at UK ports today ready to meet British holiday-makers returning to the UK from the region in order to take any witness accounts. Anyone who has returned from Spain can also call the confidential hotline with information on 0800 789 321. We are also urging people who have images or footage that may assist investigators to upload them to Ukpoliceimageappeal.com
The current threat is global and it is only by working together that it can be defeated. Our network of counter-terrorism police liaison officers posted in locations around the world help us connect investigations internationally. We have a long tradition of collaboration with the very capable Spanish police on terrorism matters.
Rowley said the UK threat level remained at severe, meaning an attack is highly likely.
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British people among the injuredBritish people among the injured
Jamie GriersonJamie Grierson
The Foreign Office said earlier that it was helping a “small number” of British citizens caught up in the Barcelona attack. It has now clarified that those people were injured. A spokeswoman said: The Foreign Office said earlier it was helping a “small number” of British citizens caught up in the Barcelona attack. It has now clarified that those people were injured. A spokeswoman said:
Our thoughts are with the victims of these terrible attacks and the people of Spain.Our thoughts are with the victims of these terrible attacks and the people of Spain.
We are currently assisting a small number of British people affected and are working to find out if any more need our help. We have deployed additional staff to Barcelona and have offered support to the Spanish authorities.We are currently assisting a small number of British people affected and are working to find out if any more need our help. We have deployed additional staff to Barcelona and have offered support to the Spanish authorities.
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Following the minute’s silence in Barcelona, the crowd shouted “I’m not afraid”. Following the minute’s silence in Barcelona, the crowd shouted ‘I’m not afraid’.
Standing silent in the Plaza de Catalunya, Rajoy joined the king and Carles Puigdemont, the president of Catalonia.Standing silent in the Plaza de Catalunya, Rajoy joined the king and Carles Puigdemont, the president of Catalonia.
At loggerheads as the separatist Catalan government attempts to break away from Spain, Rajoy and Puigdemont put their differences aside. Rajoy and Puigdemont, who are at loggerheads as the separatist Catalan government attempts to break away from Spain, put their differences aside.
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What we know so farWhat we know so far
Kevin RawlinsonKevin Rawlinson
The death toll of the attacks in Spain has risen to 14 people; two of whom have been named: Bruno Gulotta, a father of two, and 44-year-old Elke Vanbockrijck from the Belgian town of Tongeren.The death toll of the attacks in Spain has risen to 14 people; two of whom have been named: Bruno Gulotta, a father of two, and 44-year-old Elke Vanbockrijck from the Belgian town of Tongeren.
Spanish police are searching for Moussa Oukabir, who they believe was driving the van in the Barcelona attack. He is the younger brother of Driss Oukabir - one of three people arrested by police thus far. Spanish police are searching for Moussa Oukabir, who they believe was driving the van in the Barcelona attack. He is the younger brother of Driss Oukabir – one of three people arrested by police thus far.
The UK Foreign Office confirmed it was helping a “small number” of British citizens caught up in the Barcelona attack, though it would not say whether they had been injured. The UK Foreign Office confirmed that it was helping a “small number” of British citizens caught up in the Barcelona attack. It would not say whether they had been injured.
Here is what we know about the related terror attacks that took place on Thursday and Friday: Here is what we know about the related terrorist attacks that took place on Thursday and Friday:
Cambrils
A second terror attack took place in Cambrils, a coastal town around 120km from Barcelona, in the early hours of Friday morning.
One person was killed and five bystanders and one police officer were injured – two seriously – when they were reportedly deliberately hit by a car.
The attackers were wearing fake suicide vests according to Catalan officials cited by El Pais.
The Audi A3 used in the Cambrils attack was removed by police. Its back window was smashed and it was lying upside down.
Police officers shot dead five suspects, some of whom were wearing what appeared to be explosive belts.
Javier Zaragoza, the head of the Audiencia Nacional, the court that deals with terror offences, said on Friday that those killed had no known links to jihadism.
BarcelonaBarcelona
The first victim of the Barcelona attack was named as Italian father-of-two, Bruno Gulotta. He was on holiday with his partner and children, according to his workmates. A man drove a van into pedestrians in Las Ramblas, killing 13 people and injuring 100.
Spanish police are hunting teenager Moussa Oukabir, who is suspected of being the driver of the van in the Barcelona attack. The first victim of the attack was named as an Italian father of two, Bruno Gulotta. He was on holiday with his partner and children, according to his workmates.
A minute’s silence was held in Barcelona’s main square, followed by several minutes of applause. Spain’s king Felipe its prime minister Mariano Rajoy attended. A minute’s silence was also held at the EU buildings in Brussels. Spanish police are hunting Moussa Oukabir, the teenager who is suspected of being the driver of the van.
A minute’s silence was held in Barcelona’s main square, followed by several minutes of applause. Spain’s King Felipe and its prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, attended. A minute’s silence was also held at the EU buildings in Brussels.
A seven-year-old Australian boy, Julian Cadman, became separated from his mother, who is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.A seven-year-old Australian boy, Julian Cadman, became separated from his mother, who is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Authorities say the Cambrils attack is linked to the terrorist assault on Barcelona on Thursday, when a man drove a van into pedestrians in Las Ramblas, killing 13 people and injuring 100 more. Authorities say the subsequent attack in Cambrils is linked to the terrorist assault on Barcelona.
Two suspects arrested on Thursday are being held on suspicion of links to the Barcelona attack, but police say neither of them is the driver. Two suspects arrested on Thursday are being held on suspicion of links to the Barcelona attack, but police say neither of them was the driver.
A second van that was believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle for the Barcelona attacker was found abandoned in Vic, 80km away. A second van that was believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle for the Barcelona attacker was found abandoned in Vic, 50 miles (80km) away.
Isis has claimed responsibility for the attack in Las Ramblas, but this could not be verified.Isis has claimed responsibility for the attack in Las Ramblas, but this could not be verified.
Cambrils
A second terrorist attack took place in Cambrils, a coastal town around 120km from Barcelona, in the early hours of Friday.
One person was killed and five bystanders and one police officer were injured – two seriously – when they were reported to have been deliberately hit by a car.
The attackers were wearing fake suicide vests, according to Catalan officials cited by El Pais.
The Audi A3 used in the Cambrils attack was removed by police. Its back window was smashed and it was upside down.
Police officers shot dead five suspects, some of whom were wearing what appeared to be explosive belts.
Javier Zaragoza, the head of the Audiencia Nacional, the court that deals with terror offences, said on Friday that those killed had no known links to jihadism.
AlcanarAlcanar
Officials are also linking the two attacks to an earlier explosion that destroyed a house in Alcanar, killing one person and wounding at least one more. Police now say they believe explosives were being prepared at the property.Officials are also linking the two attacks to an earlier explosion that destroyed a house in Alcanar, killing one person and wounding at least one more. Police now say they believe explosives were being prepared at the property.
Alcanar is around 200km (124 miles) from Barcelona and 90km (56 miles) from Cambrils. Alcanar is about 200km (124 miles) from Barcelona and 90km (56 miles) from Cambrils.
Sant Just DesvernSant Just Desvern
On Thursday, a shootout at a police roadblock in a town close to Barcelona left a man dead. Police said it was not connected to the attack in Las Ramblas. On Thursday, a man was found dead after a shootout at a police roadblock in a town close to Barcelona. Police said it was not connected to the attack in Las Ramblas.
On Friday morning, it emerged that the dead man – the owner of the car – was not in the driver’s seat and had in fact been stabbed to death.On Friday morning, it emerged that the dead man – the owner of the car – was not in the driver’s seat and had in fact been stabbed to death.
A hunt is now underway for the person driving the car to the roadblock. A hunt is under way for the person driving the car to the roadblock.
It is possible that this incident is also linked to the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, and the explosion in Alcanar. It is now thought possible that this incident is also linked to the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, and the explosion in Alcanar.
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Death toll increases to 14
The death toll from both attacks has risen to 14 after a woman died from her injuries in the Cambrils died attack, the Catalan emergency services have confirmed.
A woman injured yesterday in #Cambrils attack has died. 14 citizens died yesterday in #Barcelona and #Cambrils terrorist attacks
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'Small number' of Britons caught up in Barcelona attack
Jamie Grierson
The Foreign Office in London has confirmed that it is helping a “small number” of British citizens caught up in the Barcelona attack.
It would not say whether they had been injured.
A spokeswoman said:
“Our thoughts are with the victims of these terrible attacks and the people of Spain.”
“We are currently assisting a small number of British people affected and are working to find out if any more need our help. We have deployed additional staff to Barcelona and have offered support to the Spanish authorities.”
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Belgian officials have identified a woman from the town of Tongeren killed in the van attack in Barcelona as Elke Vanbockrijck, AP reports.
Two officials, who declined to be identified on the record, confirmed Vanbockrijck’s name.
Tongeren Mayor Patrick Dewael said in a tweet late Thursday that a woman from his town had died, and sent his condolences. He told Belgian radio that he had presided over her wedding in 2014.
Belgian media said the 44-year-old woman was holidaying in Barcelona with her husband and sons.Foreign minister Didier Reynders also confirmed that two Belgians were injured in the attack, one of them seriously.
Peter Beyen, from Ostend claimed to be a colleague. He tweeted:
Terrible: just found out that the Belgian woman killed in the terrorist act in Barcelona was a colleague. RIP Elke Vanbockrijck.
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Video of the aftermath of the Cambrils attack has been published by BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
It was taken by Fitzroy Davies (see earlier).
'Pop pop... and he fell down.'Eyewitness Fitzroy Davies describes the moment police shoot a suspected terrorist in Cambrils #Barcelona pic.twitter.com/5kWzoJanl0
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Haroon Siddique
Scott Strudwick, from the UK, was on holiday with his family, including two children, in Barcelona when he was caught up in the attack on Las Ramblas.
They were heading towards the popular tourist spot to get a bus back to their hotel when they saw people running in the opposite direction and police pushing them into shops.
He ended up in a department store with his family. Strudwick told the BBC:
We were on the second floor of the shop and people came running through the shop. We later found out that there was a rumour that they’d been gunfire and potentially a terrorist in the shop, which turned out to be false but at that point they didn’t know that.
We didn’t understand what was going on because we don’t speak Spanish, which was probably a blessing in hindsight. But the panic was quite infectious and we were all driven back into the back of the shop and then we went into a hairdressing salon and we hid in a small storage cupboard at the end [of the salon].
We were crammed in, it was very frightening, lots of people crying, lots of people very upset.
But Strudwick said they were hoping to continue their holiday. He said:
Life seems to be returning to normal, I think people are fairly resilient. These sort of attacks, people don”t want them to get the best of them, they’re trying to go on.
We certainly will be taking advice but our plans will be to go and do pretty much what we were going to do yesterday, albeit we’ll be obviously much more aware.
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King and PM observe minute's silence in Barcelona
Thousands of people have also held a minute’s silence in Barcelona’s main square. The event was attended by Spain’s king Felipe its prime minister Mariano Rajoy.
The silence was followed by several minutes of applause.
🔴 En #DIRECTO desde Las Ramblas de Barcelona, un minuto de silencio por las víctimas del atentado https://t.co/ziW9vyWeAO pic.twitter.com/GRur8j1Axz
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A minute’s silence has been held at the European Union buildings in Brussels where flags have been lowered to half-mast.
Minute of silence. EU mourns the victims of the #Barcelona and #Cambrils attacks. We will not forget. pic.twitter.com/99pb1ewufy
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What can be done after Europe’s seventh vehicle attack in a year, asks Simon Jenkins. Toning down the reporting would help, he suggests.
It would help if grotesque publicity were not given to these acts of terror. It distorts risk, encourages imitation and undermines freedom from fear. How to report yet not “promote”, how to convey sympathy without propagating fear, is a skill at which the media is all at sea.
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First victim named
The first victim to be named in the Barcelona attack was an Italian father of two.
Bruno Gulotta was on holiday with his partner and two children, according to his workmates at Tom’s Hardware.
The company’s Facebook page said it was in mourning.
The Telegraph adds:
Gulotta was crushed to death on the Ramblas by the terrorist lorry while strolling down the Ramblas hand in hand with his five-year-old son who his wife, Martina, managed to snatch to safety in the nick of time, she was quoted as telling friends.
Martina was following her husband carrying their seven-month-old baby girl, Aria, in a rucksack she was wearing on her chest when Bruno was run down, la Repubblica newspaper quoted her telling his workmates.
Martina grabbed their son Alessandro, aged five, and rushed both children to safety but Gulotta, aged 35, was killed instantly.
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