The spokesperson for the U.S. State Department stated that the United States "strongly condemns the attack last night in London, which evidence suggests targeted Muslim worshippers." Heather Nauert, the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, said on June 19, "We express our condolences to the families and community of the victims and wish for the injured to recover as soon as possible." The U.S. State Department spokesperson referred to the van attack outside a mosque in London, which resulted in the death and injury of over 10 Muslim worshippers, as a "terrorist attack." According to the latest reports, during the attack by a man driving a van, at least 9 people were injured as they were leaving the Finsbury Park Mosque in London. One person also died at the scene due to a heart attack. The attack occurred early on Monday, June 19, and British Prime Minister Theresa May called it "disgusting." The British police announced that the incident is being investigated as a "terrorist attack." The attacker, a 48-year-old man whose identity has not yet been officially released, was arrested shortly after the incident, and London police stated he has been charged with "terrorism-related offenses" and murder. CNN reported that the attacker is named "Darren Osborn" and is from Cardiff, Wales. According to this report, he had also rented the van in Wales. The Associated Press noted that while Britain has witnessed several deadly attacks by extremists in recent weeks, the early Monday attack added a new dimension to these events, especially since it targeted Muslim worshippers during the month of Ramadan. The report also indicated that the attacker used the same tactic as the Islamist extremists who carried out an attack on London Bridge in mid-June. During the deadly attacks in London on June 3, three extremist attackers used a van to run over citizens on London Bridge and then attacked several of them with knives in a nearby area. A total of eight people were killed and nearly fifty were injured.
U.S. State Department Strongly Condemns Attack on Muslims in London
The U.S. State Department condemned a van attack in London that targeted Muslim worshippers, resulting in injuries and one death. The attacker, identified as Darren Osborn, is being charged with terrorism-related offenses. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about rising extremism in the UK, particularly against Muslims.
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📰 What Happened
U.S. State Department condemns London attack targeting Muslims, calls it a terrorist act.
- U.S. State Department announce Muslim worshippers
- British police arrest Darren Osborn
- British police investigate London attack
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The attack represents a troubling trend of violence against specific religious groups in Western countries.
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