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Barcelona and Cambrils attacks: 17 in critical condition as fourth arrest made – live updates Barcelona and Cambrils attacks: 17 in critical condition as fourth arrest made – live updates
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Catalan president Carles Puigdemont praised the person who shouted “we are not afraid” after the minute’s silence in Barcelona.
“We are determined to win against terrorism with the best weapon that our society has and that is solidarity, freedom, respect.
“As proof of that we had this spontaneous with this shout of ‘we are not afraid’. This has reconquered our public space. This is our weapon.”
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Philip Oltermann
The German foreign office has revealed that 13 German nationals are among those injured during Thursday’s attack on Las Ramblas.
Some of them were injured seriously and were still fighting for their lives, said spokesperson Martin Schäfer.
He said he could neither confirm nor rule out earlier reports that three German citizens were among the 14 who died in the attack.German media is reporting that a group of three teenage girls from Oberhausen in North-Rhine Westphalia are among those injured in the attack. Two seventeen-year-olds and one fourteen-year-old had been on a daytrip to Barcelona when the incident occurred.
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Rajoy spoke of the determination of the authorities to stop the perpetrators of the attacks as quickly as possible.
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Spain’s prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, and Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont, are giving a press conference in Barcelona.
“The fight against terrorism is what concerns us most across Europe,” Rajoy said according to a BBC translation.
The level of terror alert in Spain will be reviewed at a meeting in Madrid on Saturday, he added.
🔴 En #DIRECTO Comparecencia de Mariano Rajoy y Puigdemont por los atentados de Barcelona https://t.co/PdbwwySsTG pic.twitter.com/QjXcglIqCK
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Kevin Rawlinson
Responding to a question about hiring vans, May said:
We must look carefully, of course, at the powers that our police and agencies need to be able to deal with terrorism. That’s why the government has initiated a review, which we did after the attacks that took place in Manchester and London earlier this year, to look at the capabilities that our police have to deal with this threat.
But, as we see from the attack in Barcelona, this is a threat that is faced across the world and we must work together to rid the internet of the poisonous material that drives terrorism and to deal with the terrorists.
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Kevin Rawlinson
Theresa May says the authorities are looking into reports of a British child believed to be missing in Spain following the attacks.
In a pooled interview she said:
This morning, I spoke with Mariano Rajoy, the Spanish prime minister, to offer my deepest condolences after the terrible attack that took place in Barcelona.
And the UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Spain in confronting and dealing with the evil of terrorism and I have offered any assistance that we can provide.
Sadly, I must tell that we do believe that a number of British nationals were caught up in the attack and we’re urgently looking into reports of a child believed missing, who is a British dual national.
The Foreign Office is offering consular assistance to those who were involved in the attack and their families and are working urgently to see if there are others who need their help. But we must work together if we are to confront this evil of terrorism.
Also, to confront and deal with the perverted extremist ideology which drives it; ridding the internet of poisonous material and ensuring that our police and security services have the powers that they need. Terrorism is the great threat that we all face. But, together, we will defeat it.
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Catalan officials have listed (in Catalan) the 34 different nationalities of those killed and injured in both attacks.
Les 34 nacionalitats de les víctimes mortals i ferits ens els atemptats d'ahir. https://t.co/RJnW84LyVE
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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.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.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.“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.“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.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.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.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 condition17 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.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.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.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.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/jgqBa6if8WEl 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.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.”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 arrestFourth arrest
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the attacks, according to the Spanish media citing the police. A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the attacks, according to the Spanish media, citing a police source.
🔴 Los @mossos detienen a una cuarta persona relacionada con los atentados en Cambrils y Barcelona https://t.co/8yLtqWRCU9 https://t.co/kwQCKuKkgY🔴 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.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.His wife was seriously injured in the attack on La Rambla in Barcelona, according to El Pais.
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Carmen FishwickCarmen 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. 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.
Members of the 20,000-strong crowd said the attacks should not be politicised and that national flags were not welcome at the event. Gary Fisher, 57, from Notting Hill in London, a holidaymaker who attended the minute’s silence in Plaça de Catalunya, says there was a noticeable absence of national flags.
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.
“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,” he said. “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 volleyball.”
“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.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.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.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.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.comOfficers 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.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.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 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.
Rajoy and Puigdemont, who are at loggerheads as the separatist Catalan government attempts to break away from Spain, 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 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.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 terrorist 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:
BarcelonaBarcelona
A man drove a van into pedestrians in Las Ramblas, killing 13 people and injuring 100.A man drove a van into pedestrians in Las Ramblas, killing 13 people and injuring 100.
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.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.
Spanish police are hunting Moussa Oukabir, the teenager who is suspected of being the driver of the van.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 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 subsequent attack in Cambrils is linked to the terrorist assault on Barcelona.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 was 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, 50 miles (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.
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A second terrorist attack took place in Cambrils, a coastal town around 120km from Barcelona, in the early hours of Friday.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.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 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.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.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.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.
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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 about 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.
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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 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 under way 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 now thought 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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