Terrorist attack at London mosque

A van collided with several people at a Muslim mosque early Monday morning at Finsbury Park in London. The Muslim Council of Britain has called the incident "the most violent manifestation" of Islamophobia.

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Fahrzeug rast in Gruppe Muslime - mehrere Opfer (Reuters/Y. Mok)

Incident near London mosque

Police said they were called at 12:20 am (22:20 UTC) to reports of a crash at Seven Sisters Road, which runs through the Finsbury Park area in North London.

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Großbritannien London Fahrzeug rammt Moschee-Besucher (picture-alliance/AA/T. Salci)

One dead, 10 injured

One man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a police statement. Ten others were hurt in the incident.

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England Polizei - Mehrere Opfer bei Vorfall in London (Reuters/R. Carvalho)

Suspect in custody

A police statement confirmed a 48-year-old suspect has been arrested. At least two witnesses told Sky News there were three men in the van.

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Großbritannien London Fahrzeug rammt Moschee-Besucher (Getty Images/AFP/D. Leal-Olivas)

Counter terrorism investigating

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the Counter Terrorism Command Unit is investigating the incident. Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident "is being treated as a potential terrorist attack."

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England Polizei - Mehrere Opfer bei Vorfall in London (Reuters/N. Hall)

Street prayers following the attack

Local people were seen observing prayers early Monday morning after the incident. The Muslim Council of Britain released a statement on Twitter calling the incident "the most violent manifestation to date" of Islamophobia.

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Terrorist attack at London mosque

A van collided with several people at a Muslim mosque early Monday morning at Finsbury Park in London. The Muslim Council of Britain has called the incident "the most violent manifestation" of Islamophobia.

Incident near London mosque

One dead, 10 injured

Suspect in custody

Counter terrorism investigating

Street prayers following the attack

Terrorist attack at London mosque

A van collided with several people at a Muslim mosque early Monday morning at Finsbury Park in London. The Muslim Council of Britain has called the incident "the most violent manifestation" of Islamophobia.

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