Survivors continue the fight for justice

SURVIVORS OF the Finsbury Park terror attack continue to fight for compensation after being left “severely physically and mentally injured” by their ordeal, their lawyer has said.

Dushal Mehta, a lawyer at Fieldfisher, is representing many of them in their ongoing legal claims for compensation as they rebuild their lives.

He issued a statement following the conviction of Darren Osborne for the murder of Makram Ali, 51, and the attempted murder of others.

He said: “This trial has been a horrendous ordeal for all those affected by the attack last June, particularly those called to give evidence in court, who had to come face to face with Darren Osborne.

“Several of our clients have been left severely physically and mentally injured, affecting their whole lives.

“Some have lost their jobs because of those injuries and have been unable to look after their wives and children as they would want.

“This is a proud, committed community who have joined together around the injured to support them in every way possible.

“They are reluctant to ask for outside help.

“We continue to work with the insurers of the van used as a weapon by Osborne to provide vital medical rehabilitation.

“But the mental scars suffered by the whole community are much more difficult to repair.”

Sharif Xamza was hit from behind on the head by the van as he was kneeling beside Mr Ali, trying to give him first aid.

He said it was “human” to try to help another human.