Counter terrorism 'probably averted horrific London attack'

This case starkly illustrates one of the threats we currently face in the UK. Ziamani was an impressionable young man who became radicalised, then rapidly developed an extremist, violent mindset. Over a series of months he ultimately developed a desire to carry out a terrorist attack on British soldiers.

The outstanding professional work of my officers in the SO15 Counter Terrorism Command, supported by MI5, has probably prevented a horrific terrorist attack taking place on the streets of London.

We continue to be trusted and supported by all communities and rely on this to defeat terrorism.