-Vintage Canuck- Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Quote A vehicle ran into a crowd of pedestrians in north London Sunday night, leaving one person dead and eight people in hospital. Metropolitan Police say the collision on Seven Sisters Road near Finsbury Park happened at about 12:20 a.m. local time. The exact details of what happened are not yet clear, but the Muslim Council of Britain said a van hit worshippers as they were leaving a nearby mosque. Metropolitan Police said in a statement that a 48-year-old man, "was found detained by members of public at the scene and then arrested by police in connection with the incident." "He has been taken to hospital as a precaution, and will be taken into custody once discharged. He will also be subject of a mental health assessment in due course," police said. Police said the counter-terrorism team is investigating. London Ambulance said eight people were taken to hospital, and some patients were treated at the scene for minor injuries. The chairman of the Finsbury Park mosque also tweeted about the collision. A Reuters witness saw at least one person being loaded into an ambulance. "We have sent a number of ambulance crews, advance paramedics and specialist responses teams to the scene," a statement from London Ambulance said. "An advance trauma team from London's Air Ambulance has also been dispatched by car." Witness Boubou Sougou told The Guardian newspaper that a van intentionally drove into the crowd and he saw one victim getting CPR. "It was not an accident, I saw everything. People were badly injured. The van driver tried to escape but people grabbed him. He did not say anything," Sougou said. In a statement, Prime Minister Theresa May said "All my thoughts are with those who have been injured, their loved ones, and the emergency services on the scene." Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn, who represents the area, said he is "totally shocked at the incident at Finsbury Park tonight." "I've been in touch with the mosques, police and Islington council regarding the incident. My thoughts are with those and the community affected by this awful event." http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/london-vehicle-hits-pedestrians-1.4166790 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Is this?... What?... Why?... Very soon there will be a travel ban to England, especially London. This is disgusting that someone actually thought this was a good idea. Thoughts and prayers out to those affected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Could this be a traffic accident, or do we know it's intentional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Politicians and authorities have the power to put a stop to this but refuse to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Remarkable that this is up immediately but not one word on the Myrtle Beach mass shooting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 George Orwell warned all. Watch the law changes that'll be kicking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 16 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Remarkable that this is up immediately but not one word on the Myrtle Beach mass shooting... That's because that one wasn't terrorist and doesn't fit anyone's agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 17 minutes ago, Warhippy said: Remarkable that this is up immediately but not one word on the Myrtle Beach mass shooting... 8 minutes ago, Stamkos said: Reveal hidden contents Seven people were injured after a shooting, streamed to Facebook Liveby a bystander, in a tourist-packed area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. late Saturday night. The video shows a large crowd of people holding up traffic before a fight breaks out between two men. One of the men then pulls a gun and fires shots, before appearing to carjack a vehicle and fleeing the scene. http://globalnews.ca/news/3537725/myrtle-beach-shooting/ A man was in a fight, broke away and started shooting people, hijacked a car and escaped. 2 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: You made a thread for this? This is everyday America buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Stelar said: That's because that one wasn't terrorist and doesn't fit anyone's agenda. So you suggest down playing Muslim terrorists? The very people that want to kill all westerners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: George Orwell warned all. Watch the law changes that'll be kicking in. What law changes? Are you insinuating some conspiracy theory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jay 22 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Time for a new mayor in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 28 minutes ago, Alflives said: Could this be a traffic accident, or do we know it's intentional? Let's hope man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Van hits worshippers outside Finsbury Park Mosque in London Several pedestrians have been injured after being hit by a van near a mosque in London. Witnesses said the vehicle veered off the road into worshippers leaving Finsbury Park Mosque shortly after midnight. Footage showed injured people motionless on the pavement as angry crowds surrounded a white man believed to be the driver. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said officers were called at 12.20am. "Officers are on the scene with other emergency services," he added. "There are a number of casualties being worked on at the scene. There has been one person arrested. Enquiries continue." Police did not confirm claims Muslims leaving the mosque after Tarawih prayers performed for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. As unconfirmed reports swirled, former EDL leader Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Lennon, was condemned for accusing the mosque of past links with extremists. “I genuinely hope the innocent people targeted tonight outside the mosque are ok,” he later wrote on Twitter. The London Ambulance Service said it had sent a number of resources to the scene but could not immediately be reached to confirm details of casualties. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/van-pedestrians-hit-run-over-casualties-latest-police-finsbury-park-mosque-muslims-seven-sisters-a7796551.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: So you suggest down playing Muslim terrorists? The very people that want to kill all westerners? Not at all. Just saying people don't seem all that interested in random non terrorist killings. Saving all their "thoughts and prayers" for victims of terrorists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Just now, nuckin_futz said: Van hits worshippers outside Finsbury Park Mosque in London Several pedestrians have been injured after being hit by a van near a mosque in London. Witnesses said the vehicle veered off the road into worshippers leaving Finsbury Park Mosque shortly after midnight. Footage showed injured people motionless on the pavement as angry crowds surrounded a white man believed to be the driver. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said officers were called at 12.20am. "Officers are on the scene with other emergency services," he added. "There are a number of casualties being worked on at the scene. There has been one person arrested. Enquiries continue." Police did not confirm claims Muslims leaving the mosque after Tarawih prayers performed for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. As unconfirmed reports swirled, former EDL leader Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Lennon, was condemned for accusing the mosque of past links with extremists. “I genuinely hope the innocent people targeted tonight outside the mosque are ok,” he later wrote on Twitter. The London Ambulance Service said it had sent a number of resources to the scene but could not immediately be reached to confirm details of casualties. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/van-pedestrians-hit-run-over-casualties-latest-police-finsbury-park-mosque-muslims-seven-sisters-a7796551.html Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, nuckin_futz said: Van hits worshippers outside Finsbury Park Mosque in London Several pedestrians have been injured after being hit by a van near a mosque in London. Witnesses said the vehicle veered off the road into worshippers leaving Finsbury Park Mosque shortly after midnight. Footage showed injured people motionless on the pavement as angry crowds surrounded a white man believed to be the driver. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said officers were called at 12.20am. "Officers are on the scene with other emergency services," he added. "There are a number of casualties being worked on at the scene. There has been one person arrested. Enquiries continue." Police did not confirm claims Muslims leaving the mosque after Tarawih prayers performed for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. As unconfirmed reports swirled, former EDL leader Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Lennon, was condemned for accusing the mosque of past links with extremists. “I genuinely hope the innocent people targeted tonight outside the mosque are ok,” he later wrote on Twitter. The London Ambulance Service said it had sent a number of resources to the scene but could not immediately be reached to confirm details of casualties. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/van-pedestrians-hit-run-over-casualties-latest-police-finsbury-park-mosque-muslims-seven-sisters-a7796551.html So another Quebec city situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Stamkos said: Wow Crazy times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Just now, Ryan Strome said: So another Quebec city situation? It could be anything. These are early reports. It could be a drunk white guy on his way home from the pub. It could be a deliberate targeting. It could be extremists targeting moderate Muslims. Would be nice if people just chilled out and waited for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Just now, nuckin_futz said: It could be anything. These are early reports. It could be a drunk white guy on his way home from the pub. It could be a deliberate targeting. It could be extremists targeting moderate Muslims. Would be nice if people just chilled out and waited for details. Lol come on now man. Some of these folks knee jerk so hard and fast it's remarkable they can walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunjabiCanucks Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 According to the Daily Mail UK "Clean-shaven white man arrested by police as at least 10 people are injured" http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4616452/Man-arrested-van-ploughs-people-outside-mosque.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailUK Not gonna give my opinion on the title but yeah you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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