Italy’s main newspapers named the suspect as Youssef Zaghba, 22, the son of an Italian mother, from Bologna, and a Moroccan father, who had passports from both countries
British police names third suspect in London attacks, Youssef Zaghba. (AFP)
British police have confirmed the identity of two of the three attackers but had been retaining the name of the third while investigations into possible accomplices and contacts continued.
Italian suspect in london attacks, Youssef Zaghba 22, captured by Britich police. (AFP)
The Italian reports said Zaghba was intercepted at Bologna airport last year as he was about to board a plane for Turkey, with the apparent intention of joining ISIS militants fighting in Syria.
Police reportedly found ISIS propaganda videos on his cell phone but, after an investigation, failed to find sufficient evidence of links to terrorism to prosecute him and he was released.
According to the reports, Zaghba’s status as a potential militant was notified to the British and Moroccan secret services.
A London police spokesman said: “We haven’t released anything at the moment, nor are we confirming anything but as soon as we are ready to name him, it will be on our website. We’re hoping to get that out soon.”
Source:Alarabiya/English