Tag: north London

DFA says no Filipinos affected in North London attack; condemns “appalling” incident

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs said no Filipino was affected in the attack near a mosque in London that killed one and injured ten people. Even then, the DFA said the embassy in London was “monitoring” the situation, noting that it “stands ready to offer assistance” to those affected by the attack near Finsbury Park mosque on June 19. “(The Philippine embassy in London) calls on the Filipino community to reach out […]

Vehicle rams worshippers near London mosque: Muslim leaders

LONDON United Kingdom (AFP) — One person has been arrested after a vehicle hit pedestrians in north London, injuring several people, police said Monday, as Muslim leaders said worshippers were mown down after leaving a mosque. Police said in a statement there were “a number of casualties,” adding that they were called to reports of “a vehicle in collision with pedestrians” at 00:20 am (2320 GMT). “We have been informed that a van has run […]