London Bridge attacker had been convicted of terrorism offences but released last year
During the 2017 election campaign, London Bridge was the scene of an attack when three militants drove a van into pedestrians and then attacked people in the surrounding area, killing eight and injuring at least 48.
Nov 30, 2019, 21:49 PM ISTLondon Bridge attacker tried to rent larger truck to kill more people
It has emerged that the London Bridge attackers were looking to carry out a larger-scale assault, as they tried to rent a 7.5-ton truck on the morning of the attack.
Jun 10, 2017, 21:03 PM ISTLondon Bridge attackers had 'planned to use 7.5 tonne lorry'
Ringleader Khuram Shazad Butt's efforts to hire the bigger truck failed when his payment was declined, the BBC reported.
Jun 10, 2017, 18:00 PM IST