Andrew Leak, from High Wycombe, named as suspect after Dover migrant centre firebombed
Police in Kent say there's nothing to suggest that any other individuals were involved in the planning.
Last updated 1st Nov 2022
Police in Kent say there's nothing to suggest that any other individuals were involved in the planning of the firebombing of a migrant processing centre in Dover on Sunday.
Andrew Leak, from High Wycombe, has been named as the suspect in the case.
The 66-year-old was found dead following a suspected suicide at a nearby petrol station shortly after the incident occurred.
The investigation is now being led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE). Kent police said it was "clear" officers with specialist experience were best placed to lead the probe
"Likely to be driven by some form of hate-filled grievance"
Detective Chief Superintendent Olly Wright, head of CTPSE, said: "This was a traumatic incident for everyone involved, and the wider community, and we're working hard to establish exactly what led to the events on Sunday morning.
"We understand that when Counter Terrorism Policing become involved, it can be worrying for some people, but I would like to reassure people that there is nothing to suggest any ongoing wider threat at this time.
"What appears clear is that this despicable offence was targeted and likely to be driven by some form of hate-filled grievance, though this may not necessarily meet the threshold of terrorism.
"At this point, the incident itself has not been declared a terrorist incident, but this is being kept under review as the investigation progresses."
Two staff suffered minor injuries
Police were called to The Viaduct in Dover by the Western Jet Foil site over the weekend after two to three firebombs were thrown into the migrant processing centre causing two members of staff to suffer minor injuries.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit attended and made sure there were no further threats too.
A search warrant was also carried out at a house in High Wycombe on Monday and a number of items of interest were recovered, including digital media devices, which officers say are being examined as quickly as possible.
Police say there's not believed to be any wider threat to High Wycombe or Dover.