Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Two more arrests over London Underground bombing
A police officer stands guard at a police cordon near to a house in Newport, south Wales, on September 20, 2017, as they continue their investigations into the September 15 terror attack on a London underground tube train carriage attack at Parsons Green station.
Latest News, News
September 19, 2017

Two more arrests over London Underground bombing

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Two men were arrested in Wales on Wednesday over last week’s London Underground terror attack in which 30 people were injured, bringing the total number of people in custody to five, police said.

The men, aged 48 and 30, were arrested under anti-terrorism legislation in Newport in Wales, police said, after a 25-year-old man was arrested in the same city on Tuesday.

“This continues to be a fast-moving investigation,” Dean Haydon, head of counter-terrorism at London’s Metropolitan Police, said in a statement.

“We now have five men in custody and searches are continuing at four addresses,” he said.

“We anticipate that the searches will take some days to complete and may cause further disruption”.

Friday’s attack on a train at Parsons Green station in west London was claimed by the Islamic State group.

A bomb hidden in a large white bucket apparently failed to detonate fully when it went off during morning rush hour but instead released what witnesses described as a “fireball” into the air.

Some commuters suffered burns, while others were injured in the stampede to the exit that ensued.

The man arrested Tuesday was described by locals as “a nice guy, very softly spoken” who worked as a painter and decorator.

“He did some painting on our house about two years ago,” said a neighbour.

“He used to condemn terrorism in front of my husband, my husband would condemn terrorism and he would agree with him.”

Sully Ali, a witness to the arrest, told the domestic Press Association that: “A big van pulled up and six officers got out and jumped this guy.

“There were two armed officers there, they didn’t have their guns pointed at him but they had them on show. The guy was smiling.”

The bombing was the fifth terror attack in Britain in six months, which combined have claimed 35 lives.

The terror alert in Britain was raised to its maximum “critical” level on Friday, meaning another attack was believed to be imminent. It was lowered back to “severe” on Sunday.

An 18-year-old man, reportedly an Iraqi refugee, was arrested in the ferry departure terminal of the port of Dover on Saturday and a 21-year-old man was detained later the same day in west London.

The 21-year-old was named by British media, who said he was originally from Syria and had been working at a fast food chicken restaurant.

The police investigation has focused on a foster home in Sunbury-on-Thames, a suburb of London where the 18-year-old is believed to have lived.

Police said searches were also continuing at another address near London and two properties in Newport.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Bahamas latest Caricom country to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo
Latest News, Regional
Bahamas latest Caricom country to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo
December 19, 2025
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) —  The Bahamas on Friday said that it had established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Kosovo, a landlocked country in ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Church groups warn that Integrity Commission must be unimpeded in probe of public bodies
Latest News, News
Church groups warn that Integrity Commission must be unimpeded in probe of public bodies
December 19, 2025
The Jamaican clergy is expressing concern over a decision of the state-operated Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) to take the Integrity Commission (...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
KFC Black River reopens seven weeks after Melissa
Latest News, News
KFC Black River reopens seven weeks after Melissa
December 19, 2025
KFC Black River is now back in operation as the restaurant continues its relief effort Seven weeks after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
CARILEC mobilises regional support to boost JPS power restoration efforts
Latest News, News
CARILEC mobilises regional support to boost JPS power restoration efforts
December 19, 2025
Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has received vital support from the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) through tha...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Couples Resorts and Issa Trust Foundation lead rebuilding efforts for employees
Latest News, News
Couples Resorts and Issa Trust Foundation lead rebuilding efforts for employees
December 19, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica  — In an effort to help employees affected by Hurricane Melissa rebuild, Couples Resorts through its non-profit arm, the Issa Tr...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Real estate developer freed of fraud charges in sale of townhouse
Latest News, News
Real estate developer freed of fraud charges in sale of townhouse
December 19, 2025
ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A St Andrew real estate developer was on Thursday found not guilty of fraudulent conversion and obtaining money by false pretense...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
GraceKennedy eyes full control of Tastee Cheese producer
Business, Latest News
GraceKennedy eyes full control of Tastee Cheese producer
December 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GraceKennedy has agreed to buy out the shareholding of New Zealand's Fonterra Co-operative Group in Dairy Industries (Jamaica) Ltd...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Three family members hacked to death in Rocky Point, relative in custody
Latest News, News
Three family members hacked to death in Rocky Point, relative in custody
December 19, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica —Three persons were hacked to death in a reported dispute among family members in the Frazersfield area of Rocky Point in Clarendon...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct