London attacker acted alone, believe investigators

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command confirmed after detailed probe that the attack started at 2.40 on Wednesday when the car that Masood was driving over Westminster Bridge first mounted the northbound pavement, before crashing into the perimeter fence of the Palace of Westminster. Masood left the vehicle and was shot by a police firearms officer. 

“Our investigation continues at pace. I am grateful for the public support so far, but I am asking for more help. If you knew Khalid Masood and had spoken to him in the months, weeks or days leading up to this attack please come forward,” said Met police Indian-origin Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, who is the Senior National Coordinator for UK Counter Terrorism Policing. 

“We still believe that Masood acted alone on the day and there is no information or intelligence to suggest there are further attacks planned,” Basu said. 

Born as Adrian Russell Ajao in Dartford before converting to Islam, Masood was known to UK police and intelligences services. He was born to a white mother and black father and is said to have been affected by racism while growing up.