Potential Terror Attack near Finsbury Park Mosque
19 Jun 2017
At about 0015hrs on 19 June, a possible terror incident occurred near the Finsbury Park Mosque, in northern London. One person was killed on Seven Sisters Road after a van drove into a crowd after they left the Muslim Welfare House. The attack occurred after worshipers were leaving evening prayers said after the breaking the Ramadan fast. The individual that died was receiving medical treatment prior to the attack. It is unclear if it was the van attack that killed him. Eight others are currently being treated, with two believed to have serious injuries. Serious travel delays should be expected in the area, due to road closures.
Key Points
At about 0015hrs on 19 June, a possible terror incident occurred near the Finsbury Park Mosque, in northern London. One person was killed on Seven Sisters Road after a van drove into a crowd after they left the Muslim Welfare House. The attack occurred after worshipers were leaving evening prayers said after the breaking the Ramadan fast. The individual that died was receiving medical treatment prior to the attack. It is unclear if it was the van attack that killed him. Eight others are currently being treated, with two believed to have serious injuries. Serious travel delays should be expected in the area, due to road closures.