One person dead after van attack on London mosque crowd
One person has been killed after a van was driven into a crowd of people outside a mosque in London.
The incident happened at Finsbury Park at around 12.20am on Monday.
Eight other people have been taken to hospital and a 48-year-old man, reportedly the driver of the van, has been arrested.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "One man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Officers are in the process of informing next of kin. A post mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
"Eight people injured were taken to three separate hospitals; two people were treated at the scene for minor injuries.''
Commenting on reports that the van driver also produced a knife, the statement went on: "At this stage there are no reports of any persons having suffered any knife injuries.
"The driver of the van - a man aged 48 - 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.''
The force said the investigation of the incident is being carried out by the Counter Terrorism Command.
Some witnesses at the scene said more than one attacker may have been involved.
But the Met said: "At this early stage of this investigation, no other suspects at the scene have been identified or reported to police, however the investigation continues.''
The force added: "Due to the nature of this incident extra policing resources have been deployed in order to reassure communities, especially those observing Ramadan.''
Prime Minister Theresa May said: "Police have confirmed this is being treated as a potential terrorist attack.
"I will chair an emergency meeting later this morning.
"All my thoughts are with the victims, their families and the emergency services on the scene."