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Usman Khan attack at London Bridge: what we know so far

Usman Khan attack at London Bridge: what we know so far

Convicted terrorist released on licence was shot dead after carrying out fatal stabbings

Two people, one man and one woman, died after being stabbed in an attack that started at Fishmongers’ Hall during a conference about rehabilitating offenders.

Two women and one man were injured and taken to hospital.

The suspect was shot dead by police on London Bridge, about 2pm. He has been identified as Usman Khan, a 28-year-old man who was jailed for terrorism offences in 2012 after pleading guilty to involvement in the 2010 Stock Exchange plot.

He was arrested in December 2010 and released on licence (parole) in December 2018, wearing an electronic tag. He had reportedly been invited to attend the Learning Together conference.

Related: London Bridge: attacker was al-Qaida inspired extremist jailed for bomb plot

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