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John Stillwell
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Man charged with 'terrorism-related murder' over Finsbury Park attack

Darren Osborne, 47, will appear before magistrates in central London later today.

A MAN HAS been charged in connection with this week’s van attack at a mosque in London.

Darren Osborne, 47, will appear before magistrates in central London later today, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

One man died in the incident, which happened early on Monday near Finsbury Park Mosque.

Osborne has been charged with terrorism-related murder and attempted murder.

“Following an investigation by the MPS Counter Terrorism Command, Darren John Osborne, 47, (3.11.69), from Cardiff, was today, Friday 23 June, charged with terrorism related murder and attempted murder,” London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

This was in relation to the terrorist attack in Seven Sisters Road, London N4 in the early hours of Monday 19 June.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.

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