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Westminster terror attack: Fourth victim dies in hospital

Police have confirmed a 75-year-old man has died in hospital after his life support machine was switched off on Thursday evening.

Earlier, the man believed to be responsible for the attack was named as 52-year-old Khalid Masood.

Police said Masood was not the subject of any current investigations and there was "no prior intelligence about his intent to mount a terrorist attack."

  • Masood, who was born in Kent, was known to police and had a range of previous convictions for assaults, including GBH
  • He was also known by a number of aliases, the Metropolitan Police said.
  • Armed with two large knives, Masood mowed down pedestrians with his car on Westminster Bridge on Wednesday afternoon
  • He was shot dead moments later by another officer
  • The first three victims have been named as Pc Keith Palmer, Aysha Frade and US tourist Kurt Cochran
  • 29 people remain in hospital and have been visited by the prime minister
  • Earlier, Mrs May told the Commons: "Our resolve will never waver in the face of terrorism."
  • Eight people have been arrested and raids have taken place in London, Birmingham and elsewhere
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Charlton Athletic honour 'loyal' fan Pc Keith Palmer

Charlton Athletic have paid tribute to "loyal" fan Pc Keith Palmer, a season ticket holder at the football club, who died in Wednesday's terror attack.

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On Twitter, the League One side said that a red and white scarf had been placed on Pc Palmer's regular seat in tribute, which will remain in place until the Addicks' next home fixture on Tuesday.

In a separate statement, the club said: "It is with great sadness that the club has learned of the tragic news of the death of Pc Keith Palmer, a loyal Charlton supporter and season-ticket holder.

"Keith was a familiar face at The Valley to many supporters and sat in his same East Stand seat for many years."

It added: "Keith was a true hero who will be greatly missed by all the Charlton family and everyone at the club would like to offer their sincere condolences to his family and friends at this extremely difficult time."

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