Masood acted alone, says Yard

London, March 26: The brazen terror attack on British parliament which killed four people ended within 82 seconds and was carried out by Khalid Masood who acted alone, Scotland Yard confirmed on Sunday, conceding they may “never understand” the 52-year-old attacker’s motive.

Detectives from the Metropolitan police’s counter terrorism command confirmed the attack started at 14:40:08 on Wednesday when the car that Masood was driving over Westminster Bridge first mounted the northbound pavement.

He continued towards Bridge Street along both the footpath and road before crashing into the perimeter fence of the Palace of Westminster. At 14:40:59, the first 999 call was made, reporting the incident, it said. Masood left the vehicle and was shot by an officer inside the Palace of Westminster boundary at 14:41:30.

“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

We still believe Masood (in pic) acted alone and there is no information or intel to suggest there are further attacks planned

Neil Basu, deputy assistant commissioner, Met

deputy assistant commissioner Neil Basu, who is the senior national coordinator for UK counter terrorism policing.

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

His remarks came after two of the 11 people arrested in connection with the attack were questioned.

“Whilst the attack lasted only 82 seconds it will remain in the memories of many forever,” he said.

“One person remains in custody in connection with the attack after 11 arrests in the aftermath of the attack,” he added. — PTI