Man's death linked to London mosque attack

Police have linked the death of a man in London to a suspected terror attack, saying he died of multiple injuries after a van struck worshippers near a mosque.

London police have linked the death of a 51-year-old man to a suspected terror attack, saying he died of "multiple injuries" after a van ploughed into worshippers near a mosque in north London.

Makram Ali was already receiving treatment for a medical episode when the attack occurred early on Monday.

Police had earlier said it was unclear whether he died as a result of an illness or from the attack.

A statement on Thursday identified Ali and said a special post-mortem examination found he died of "multiple injuries."

Police have characterised the attack, which came as worshippers were leaving after prayers marking the holy month of Ramadan, as a terrorist attack directed at Muslims.

Ali came to Britain from Bangladesh when he was 10 years old. His family described him as "a quiet, gentle man" who took comfort from "spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren."


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