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Darren Osborne, 47.
Darren Osborne was remanded in custody. Photograph: Facebook
Darren Osborne was remanded in custody. Photograph: Facebook

Darren Osborne charged with murder over Finsbury Park van attack

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Unemployed father of four, 47, appears in magistrates court charged with terrorism-related murder and attempted murder

A man has appeared in court after being charged with terrorism-related murder and attempted murder following the van attack in Finsbury Park that left one person dead and other Muslim worshippers injured.

Darren Osborne, 47, was unshaven and had the remnants of a black eye as he appeared wearing a white T-shirt and grey jogging bottoms at Westminster magistrates court four days after the attack, which occurred near Finsbury Park mosque in the early hours of Monday.

Osborne spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth. When asked for his address he shrugged.

The unemployed father of four from Cardiff is charged with murdering Makram Ali, 51, who died in the attack. He also faces a charge of attempted murder under the Criminal Attempts Act 1981.

The case, which will be handled under section 30 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, will go to the Old Bailey, where a hearing on preliminary matters is scheduled for Tuesday 27 June. Osborne has been remanded in custody.

Earlier a Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson said: “Today, the CPS authorised the Metropolitan police to charge Darren Osborne with terrorism-related murder and attempted murder following the incident in Finsbury Park in the early hours of Monday 19 June.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Osborne are live and that he has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice ongoing proceedings.”

The attack, which was apparently directed at the Muslim community, sparked pleas for community solidarity. The police and government viewed it as the fourth terrorist attack in Britain since March.

In the Finsbury Park area, the attack was met with defiance, with vigils being held and flowers left in memory of the victims.

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