On Tuesday, June 6, British police announced the identity of the third attacker from Saturday night's incident in London. According to British police, the attacker is named Youssef Zahba, who holds dual citizenship of Morocco and Italy. He, along with Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane, the other two attackers, ran over several people with a vehicle and then attacked those dining in restaurants in a London area with knives. During this attack, seven people were killed and 48 others were injured, with 18 of them reported to be in critical condition. The three attackers were shot dead by British police. According to Reuters, British police stated that Youssef Zahba was unknown to them and the UK’s domestic intelligence agency (MI5). However, Reuters cited a source in Rome, Italy's capital, who reported that Zahba was arrested in 2016 on suspicion of attempting to travel to Syria at Bologna Airport. According to AFP, he had purchased a one-way ticket to Istanbul, Turkey, and Italian anti-terrorism forces believed he intended to join the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria. Another source also told Reuters that Zahba had been identified as a suspect by Italian authorities to British officials. Meanwhile, Reuters noted that Khuram Shazad Butt, born in Pakistan and a British citizen, had been featured in a documentary titled 'The Jihadi Neighbour' aired by a British network last year. According to the Associated Press, Khuram Butt's neighbors remember his face from a film they saw and recalled that he was seen holding a black flag with white Arabic letters resembling the flag of the so-called Islamic State during a ceremony around the largest mosque in London. The group known as the Islamic State claimed that a 'unit' of their group carried out the London attacks. British security officials are still investigating how the London attackers operated. The Associated Press also reported that one of Khuram Butt's neighbors had contacted the police about 18 months ago, informing them that he had seen Butt discussing his 'extremist beliefs' with several neighborhood children. So far, little information has been released about Rachid Redouane.
Identity of the Third Attacker in London Attacks Revealed
British police have identified the third attacker in the London attacks as Youssef Zahba, a dual citizen of Morocco and Italy. The attackers used a vehicle and knives to kill seven people and injure 48 others. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about terrorism and radicalization in the UK.
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📰 What Happened
Three attackers in London killed seven and injured 48 in a vehicle and knife attack.
- British police announce Youssef Zahba
- Italian anti-terrorism forces arrest Youssef Zahba
- Youssef Zahba, Khuram Shazad Butt, Rachid Redouane attack civilians in London
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The attack underscores the persistent threat of terrorism in urban areas.
📝 Key Evidence
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