UK police state that they still do not know the motives of Khalid Masood, the attacker in the 'terrorist attack' near the British Parliament, and there is a possibility that the reason for his actions may never be determined. Khalid Masood was killed during the attack by police gunfire. The 'Islamic State' group has identified him as one of its soldiers. Following the attack on April 2, police arrested 11 individuals, describing these arrests as 'significant.' Mark Rowley, a senior counter-terrorism official in the UK, stated on Friday that 9 individuals remain in custody while one has been released on bail. However, by the evening of April 5, only one person remained in custody in connection with the incident. British officials have requested any information that may clarify the motives behind Wednesday's attack. They had previously suggested that Khalid Masood acted alone, but the possibility of other individuals being involved has not been ruled out. Neil Basu, a senior counter-terrorism official, stated, 'Our investigation continues. We appreciate public support, but we are asking for more help.' He added, 'We all must accept the possibility that we may never understand why he (Masood) did this.' Currently, only a 58-year-old citizen from Birmingham, where Masood last resided, remains in custody. A 32-year-old woman has been released on bail, and 10 others have also been freed. Khalid Masood, who converted to Islam, was previously known as Adrian Russell Ajao. He had a history of violence, altercations, and knife offenses, and had been sentenced to prison. Theresa May, the UK Prime Minister, stated early Thursday during a speech in Parliament that the attacker was born in Britain and that police had previously conducted investigations due to his links to 'violent extremism.' Masood's attack, which involved driving a vehicle into pedestrians near Parliament, lasted 82 seconds; he then fatally stabbed a police officer before being shot by police. Four people were killed in this attack. The group known as 'Islamic State' identified him as one of their 'soldiers' shortly after the attack. Neil Basu told reporters that if Khalid Masood acted alone, there must still be a clear reason for this action to reassure London citizens and to address the questions of the families of those killed and injured in this attack.
UK Police Say Motives for London 'Terrorist Attack' Remain Unclear
The UK police are investigating the motives behind Khalid Masood's attack near Parliament, which resulted in four deaths. While Masood was identified as a lone attacker, the police have arrested several individuals for questioning. This incident raises concerns about domestic terrorism and public safety in the UK.
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📰 What Happened
Khalid Masood carried out a terrorist attack near the British Parliament, killing four people before being shot by police. The motives remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
- Khalid Masood drove a vehicle into pedestrians and fatally stabbed a police officer.
- Islamic State claimed Masood as one of their 'soldiers'.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Khalid Masood, a British-born individual with a history of violence, carried out a deadly attack in London, raising questions about radicalization and security.
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