The Westminster attacker was born in Britain and had previously been investigated for suspected extremism by MI5, Theresa May has confirmed.
The Prime Minister said the probe took place several years ago and that the unnamed suspect was not “part of the current intelligence picture”.
“The police have no reason to believe there are imminent further attacks on the public,” she told MPs gathered in a packed House of Commons.
“Some years ago, he was once investigated by MI5 in relation to concerns about violent extremism.
“He was a peripheral figure and the case is historic…there was no prior intelligence of his intent or the plot.” Full story...
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The Prime Minister said the probe took place several years ago and that the unnamed suspect was not “part of the current intelligence picture”.
“The police have no reason to believe there are imminent further attacks on the public,” she told MPs gathered in a packed House of Commons.
“Some years ago, he was once investigated by MI5 in relation to concerns about violent extremism.
“He was a peripheral figure and the case is historic…there was no prior intelligence of his intent or the plot.” Full story...
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