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Home Secretary statement: Finsbury Park incident

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has given the following statement in reaction to the incident at Finsbury Park.

Home Secretary Amber Rudd said:

“My thoughts are with all those affected by the appalling incident at Finsbury Park. I am in contact with the Metropolitan Police who have confirmed it is being investigated by their Counter Terrorism Command.

“Yesterday, like so many others around the country, I took part in the Great Get Together to celebrate the values of Jo Cox. It was powerful and moving to see the community come together in a show of solidarity. We must all continue to stand together, resolute, against all those who try to divide us and spread hate and fear.”

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