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03/08/2005
Zambia to deport British terror suspect
A British terrorist suspect arrested in Zambia is to be deported to the UK, it has been announced.
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa announced that Haroon Rashid Aswat, 30, from West Yorkshire, would be extradited to the UK.
There had been speculation that Mr Aswat, who is of Indian descent, was allegedly the mastermind behind the July 7 suicide bomb attacks in London, which killed 52 people.
It was reported that Mr Aswat had been in phone contact with at least one of the suicide bombers who carried out the four attacks on three Tube trains and a bus. It was also reported that he had been in London prior to the attacks and left the country just hours before they took place.
However, Scotland Yard has denied reports that Mr Aswat is wanted in connection with the July 7 bombings.
However, it has emerged that US authorities are seeking to question him over allegations that he tried to set up al-Qaeda training camps in the US in 1999.
Mr Aswat is believed to have entered Zambia on July 6 and was arrested on July 20.
The government is also continuing to attempt to extradite Hussein Osman, one of the group who allegedly attempted to carry out further bomb attacks in London on July 21.
Mr Osman was arrested in Rome last week. The three other suspects are in police custody in London, following arrests in the capital and Birmingham last week.
A total of 16 people remain in custody, following the attempted bombings of July 21.
(KMcA/SP)
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa announced that Haroon Rashid Aswat, 30, from West Yorkshire, would be extradited to the UK.
There had been speculation that Mr Aswat, who is of Indian descent, was allegedly the mastermind behind the July 7 suicide bomb attacks in London, which killed 52 people.
It was reported that Mr Aswat had been in phone contact with at least one of the suicide bombers who carried out the four attacks on three Tube trains and a bus. It was also reported that he had been in London prior to the attacks and left the country just hours before they took place.
However, Scotland Yard has denied reports that Mr Aswat is wanted in connection with the July 7 bombings.
However, it has emerged that US authorities are seeking to question him over allegations that he tried to set up al-Qaeda training camps in the US in 1999.
Mr Aswat is believed to have entered Zambia on July 6 and was arrested on July 20.
The government is also continuing to attempt to extradite Hussein Osman, one of the group who allegedly attempted to carry out further bomb attacks in London on July 21.
Mr Osman was arrested in Rome last week. The three other suspects are in police custody in London, following arrests in the capital and Birmingham last week.
A total of 16 people remain in custody, following the attempted bombings of July 21.
(KMcA/SP)
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29 July 2005
British terror suspect held in Zambia
A British terror suspect is being held in Zambia after being arrested last week, it has been reported. Thirty-year-old Haroon Rashid Aswat, who is from West Yorkshire, is being sought by US authorities over allegations that he tried to set up al-Qaeda training camps in the US in 1999.
British terror suspect held in Zambia
A British terror suspect is being held in Zambia after being arrested last week, it has been reported. Thirty-year-old Haroon Rashid Aswat, who is from West Yorkshire, is being sought by US authorities over allegations that he tried to set up al-Qaeda training camps in the US in 1999.
28 September 2005
Man arrested over attempted London bomb attacks
Scotland Yard have confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the attempted July 21 London bombings. A 36-year-old man was arrested in the capital by anti-terrorist police officers around 17:05 BST on Tuesday. He remains in custody at a central London police station, where he is being questioned.
Man arrested over attempted London bomb attacks
Scotland Yard have confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the attempted July 21 London bombings. A 36-year-old man was arrested in the capital by anti-terrorist police officers around 17:05 BST on Tuesday. He remains in custody at a central London police station, where he is being questioned.
02 August 2007
Man Charged Over July 21 Bomb Attacks
A man has been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 in connection with the attempted bombings in London on July 21, 2005. Detectives from Scotland Yard’s Terrorism Command arrested Lukimon Sulaimon, 23, in Brighton on Tuesday.
Man Charged Over July 21 Bomb Attacks
A man has been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 in connection with the attempted bombings in London on July 21, 2005. Detectives from Scotland Yard’s Terrorism Command arrested Lukimon Sulaimon, 23, in Brighton on Tuesday.
17 May 2006
Two-minute silence will mark 7/7 anniversary
A nationwide two-minute silence will be held at noon on July 7 2006 to mark the first anniversary of the London bomb attacks, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has announced. The national silence will be followed by an open air commemorative event in Queen Mary's Gardens in Regent's Park in the early evening.
Two-minute silence will mark 7/7 anniversary
A nationwide two-minute silence will be held at noon on July 7 2006 to mark the first anniversary of the London bomb attacks, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has announced. The national silence will be followed by an open air commemorative event in Queen Mary's Gardens in Regent's Park in the early evening.
09 May 2007
Wife of July 7 bomber arrested
Counter-terrorism officers investigating the July 7 bombings in London have arrested four people, including the wife of one of the bombers. Hasina Patel, 29, the widow of Mohammed Sidique Khan was arrested in West Yorkshire, along with two men, aged 30 and 34. A fourth person, a man aged 22, was arrested in Birmingham.
Wife of July 7 bomber arrested
Counter-terrorism officers investigating the July 7 bombings in London have arrested four people, including the wife of one of the bombers. Hasina Patel, 29, the widow of Mohammed Sidique Khan was arrested in West Yorkshire, along with two men, aged 30 and 34. A fourth person, a man aged 22, was arrested in Birmingham.
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