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London attack suspect: Pictures emerge of man believed to be Westminster terror suspect

Samuel Osborne
Wednesday 22 March 2017 14:04 EDT
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Emergency services at the scene outside the Palace of Westminster, London, after policeman has been stabbed and his apparent attacker shot by officers in a major security incident at the Houses of Parliament.
Emergency services at the scene outside the Palace of Westminster, London, after policeman has been stabbed and his apparent attacker shot by officers in a major security incident at the Houses of Parliament. (PA)

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Pictures have emerged of the man believed to be the suspect in a terror attack on the Houses of Parliament.

He allegedly rammed a car into members of the public on Westminster Bridge before entering the grounds of the Houses of Parliament and stabbing a police officer before he was shot.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of terror when gunfire rang out as the attacker approached a second officer within yards of the Houses of Parliament.

Pictures show two knives lying on the floor near the man, who appears to be dressed in black.

Two knives, circled in red, lay on the floor near the suspect
Two knives, circled in red, lay on the floor near the suspect (PA wire)

Armed officers are also seen standing nearby as he is treated by paramedics.

A counter-terrorism investigation is already under way, police said.

Paramedics fought to save his life and that of his victim on the floor of the cobbled courtyard in front of Parliament with Foreign Office minister Tobias Ellwood among those who rushed to help.

Video shows terrifying moment police open fire outside parliament

Giving a statement outside Scotland Yard, police spokesman Commander BJ Harrington said: "A senior national coordinator has declared this a terrorist incident.

"Although we remain open-minded to the motive, a counter-terrorism investigation is already under way led by the Met counter-terrorism command.

"We received a number of different reports which included a body in the river, a car in collision with pedestrians and a man armed with a knife."

He added: "We know there are a number casualties including police officers but at this stage we can not confirm numbers or the nature of these injuries."

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8 years ago

David Davis is being an absolute tease on what post-brexit immigration policy will be on #bbcqt

Jon Stone27 March 2017 21:24
8 years ago

What’s the policy, DD? "I cannot imagine that the policy will be anything other than [wait for it] that which is in the national interest."

Jon Stone27 March 2017 21:25
8 years ago

Interesting. Any idea on numbers? "What it will be is [wait for it] whatever the Government judges to be sustainable."

Jon Stone27 March 2017 21:25
8 years ago

David Davis breaking some serious fourth wall on #bbcqt http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C78-qyiW0AAUkPP.jpg

Jon Stone27 March 2017 21:49
8 years ago
Ashley Cowburn27 March 2017 21:54
8 years ago

Worth bookmarking for 2019 twitter.com/IndyPolitics/s…

Jon Stone27 March 2017 22:05
8 years ago

Well, Emily Thornberry did say Corbyn & Trump had some similarities last year. Not sure she meant this. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C79DRLAW4AIbTAB.jpg

Ashley Cowburn27 March 2017 22:11
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