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| Toronto suspect named as Alek Minassian after van hits pedestrians – as it happened | |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| Below is a summary of what we know so far, before I close off this rolling coverage. | |
| You can read our latest story on the incident here. | |
| 10 people have been killed and 15 injured after they were hit by a rental van, driven along the sidewalk in Toronto for more than 2km | |
| The incident began at about 1.30pm at a busy intersection in the city’s north | |
| The majority of victims are yet to be identified | |
| The driver, 25-year-old Alek Manassian, is in custody after being arrested in a dramatic confrontation with a police officer | |
| Police said the actions “definitely looked deliberate” but they don’t know what motivation was behind it | |
| Police said all lines of inquiry remain open but there is no suggestion based on current information that there is any link to national security | |
| Authorities have urged witnesses to contact police with any information | |
| The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, expressed sympathy for the victims and their families, and praised first responders. “We are monitoring this situation closely, and will continue working with our law enforcement partners around the country to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.” | |
| The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has issued the following statement: | The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has issued the following statement: |
| It was with great sadness that I heard about the tragic and senseless attack that took place in Toronto this afternoon. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed, and my thoughts for a fast and full recovery to those injured. | It was with great sadness that I heard about the tragic and senseless attack that took place in Toronto this afternoon. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of those who were killed, and my thoughts for a fast and full recovery to those injured. |
| I thank the first responders at the scene who managed this extremely difficult situation with courage and professionalism. They faced danger without hesitation, and their efforts no doubt saved lives and prevented further injuries. | I thank the first responders at the scene who managed this extremely difficult situation with courage and professionalism. They faced danger without hesitation, and their efforts no doubt saved lives and prevented further injuries. |
| We should all feel safe walking in our cities and communities. We are monitoring this situation closely, and will continue working with our law enforcement partners around the country to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians. | We should all feel safe walking in our cities and communities. We are monitoring this situation closely, and will continue working with our law enforcement partners around the country to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians. |
| The French president, Emmanuel Macron, the Mexican president, Enrique Peña Nieto, and former Canadian PM Stephen Harper are among those who have expressed condolences to Canada and the people of Toronto. | The French president, Emmanuel Macron, the Mexican president, Enrique Peña Nieto, and former Canadian PM Stephen Harper are among those who have expressed condolences to Canada and the people of Toronto. |
| J’exprime ma profonde solidarité au peuple canadien après la tragédie qui vient de frapper la ville de Toronto. | J’exprime ma profonde solidarité au peuple canadien après la tragédie qui vient de frapper la ville de Toronto. |
| México expresa su solidaridad y condolencias al pueblo y gobierno de Canadá, así como a los familiares de las personas que resultaron heridas o perdieron la vida hoy, en Toronto. | México expresa su solidaridad y condolencias al pueblo y gobierno de Canadá, así como a los familiares de las personas que resultaron heridas o perdieron la vida hoy, en Toronto. |
| Awful news out of Toronto today, I’m shocked and saddened to learn of such a senseless and hateful loss of innocent lives. My prayers are with the families of the victims and all affected by this tragedy. | Awful news out of Toronto today, I’m shocked and saddened to learn of such a senseless and hateful loss of innocent lives. My prayers are with the families of the victims and all affected by this tragedy. |
| On behalf of the Costa Rican people I extend our deepest condolences to Canada and its Government,for the tragic incident in Toronto this morning.Our thougts are with the families of the victims,specially those who are suffering the loss of a loved one @JustinTrudeau @CanadianPM | On behalf of the Costa Rican people I extend our deepest condolences to Canada and its Government,for the tragic incident in Toronto this morning.Our thougts are with the families of the victims,specially those who are suffering the loss of a loved one @JustinTrudeau @CanadianPM |
| Our prayers are with the victims of today's horrific van attack in Toronto. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. | Our prayers are with the victims of today's horrific van attack in Toronto. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. |
| The Toronto Star has published an editorial, praising the city’s residents and authorities for their responses to the tragic event. | The Toronto Star has published an editorial, praising the city’s residents and authorities for their responses to the tragic event. |
| Police “stuck to the facts”, and the public “by and large also refused to indulge in finger-pointing or blame-throwing”, it said. There was no over-reaction, in particular by the arresting officer. | Police “stuck to the facts”, and the public “by and large also refused to indulge in finger-pointing or blame-throwing”, it said. There was no over-reaction, in particular by the arresting officer. |
| This confrontation could easily have ended in yet another death, and it must have taken remarkable restraint to avoid shooting in the heat of such a charged moment. The driver is alive to face justice and, just as important for the public good, to give his own explanation of why he inflicted this horror. | This confrontation could easily have ended in yet another death, and it must have taken remarkable restraint to avoid shooting in the heat of such a charged moment. The driver is alive to face justice and, just as important for the public good, to give his own explanation of why he inflicted this horror. |
| All this speaks very well of the city we call home. We cannot prevent all violence in our midst; there will always be individuals who lash out for personal or political reasons and take innocent life. But we can do something about how we react collectively when we come under attack. | All this speaks very well of the city we call home. We cannot prevent all violence in our midst; there will always be individuals who lash out for personal or political reasons and take innocent life. But we can do something about how we react collectively when we come under attack. |
| It would have been all too easy for things to have turned very ugly very quickly in the wake of Monday’s attack. | It would have been all too easy for things to have turned very ugly very quickly in the wake of Monday’s attack. |
| Police have set up a web portal for witnesses to share videos and photos of the incident. | Police have set up a web portal for witnesses to share videos and photos of the incident. |
| If you have video or photos from today's van attack, @TorontoPolice have created a web portal where you can upload them: https://t.co/qAKbHsBOoT | If you have video or photos from today's van attack, @TorontoPolice have created a web portal where you can upload them: https://t.co/qAKbHsBOoT |
| A quick summary of that press conference, where we heard from the police chief, Mark Saunders, the premier, Kathleen Wynne, the minister of public safety, Ralph Goodale, and the Toronto mayor, John Tory. | A quick summary of that press conference, where we heard from the police chief, Mark Saunders, the premier, Kathleen Wynne, the minister of public safety, Ralph Goodale, and the Toronto mayor, John Tory. |
| The death toll has now risen to 10, with 15 people injured after the man - now named as 25-year-old Alek Menassian – drove off the road and into a number of pedestrians over the course of several kilometres at about 1.30pm. | The death toll has now risen to 10, with 15 people injured after the man - now named as 25-year-old Alek Menassian – drove off the road and into a number of pedestrians over the course of several kilometres at about 1.30pm. |
| The majority of victims have not yet been identified. | The majority of victims have not yet been identified. |
| While the actions “definitely look deliberate” police have not identified any motivation. There is nothing to link the act with any national security situation and the city is safe, they said. | While the actions “definitely look deliberate” police have not identified any motivation. There is nothing to link the act with any national security situation and the city is safe, they said. |
| Police are calling for witnesses to contact them using a dedicated hotline or web portal. | Police are calling for witnesses to contact them using a dedicated hotline or web portal. |
| Some further points from the press conference: | Some further points from the press conference: |
| Authorities are assessing Canada’s threat level, but the city is safe, says Saunders. | Authorities are assessing Canada’s threat level, but the city is safe, says Saunders. |
| The majority of victims have not yet been identified. | The majority of victims have not yet been identified. |
| Toronto police are leading the homicide investigations, but they are working in concert with federal and provincial counterparts. | Toronto police are leading the homicide investigations, but they are working in concert with federal and provincial counterparts. |
| Saunders is being asked about a range of possible motivations but will not be drawn on any of them. The investigation is ongoing. | Saunders is being asked about a range of possible motivations but will not be drawn on any of them. The investigation is ongoing. |
| Charges have not been laid yet. | Charges have not been laid yet. |
| Saunders praises the training of Canadian police to use as little force as possible, when asked about the peaceful arrest of Alek Minassian. | Saunders praises the training of Canadian police to use as little force as possible, when asked about the peaceful arrest of Alek Minassian. |
| Reporters are asking further questions about national security. | Reporters are asking further questions about national security. |
| The police chief, Mark Saunders, says the minister didn’t dismiss the possibility it was terrorism-related, but that the information currently didn’t find any connection. | The police chief, Mark Saunders, says the minister didn’t dismiss the possibility it was terrorism-related, but that the information currently didn’t find any connection. |
| “We are looking very strongly to what the exact motivation was for this particular incident to take place.” | “We are looking very strongly to what the exact motivation was for this particular incident to take place.” |
| “The actions definitely look deliberate,” he later says. | “The actions definitely look deliberate,” he later says. |
| The driver, Alek Minassian, is not known to police. | The driver, Alek Minassian, is not known to police. |