Police in bid to trace London killer’s friends
THREE MORE ARRESTED
Reporter COUNTER-TERRORISM detectives are attempting to trace any associates of Khalid Masood as they mount a huge investigation to establish what triggered the terrorist’s murderous rampage in Westminster.
It also emerged that three more people have been arrested as part of the inquiry, taking the total to 11.
The middle-aged Muslim convert who killed four people in the outrage before he was shot dead by police was born Adrian Elms and also called himself Adrian Russell Ajao.
Asked about where the 52-yearold had been radicalised, Scotland Yard’s head of counter-terrorism Mark Rowley said: “Our investigation focuses on understanding his motivation, preparation and associates.
“Whilst there is no evidence of further threats, you will understand our determination to find out if he either acted totally alone, inspired by terrorist propaganda, or if others have encouraged, supported or directed him.”
Asked whether Masood had travelled overseas, the officer said: “We are looking at his history.”
Mr Rowley reiterated Prime Minister Theresa May’s comments in Parliament that, while he had been investigated previously, he has been a “peripheral figure” who was not implicated in any current probe.
Investigators are appealing for people with information about the terrorist to come forward.
“We remain keen to hear from