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How Russell Square is the latest in a string of attacks since the 7/7 bombings

On July 7 2005 London was hit by the worst terror attack in its history when four bombs across the capital killed 52 people

COPS believe the horrific stabbing in Central London last night could be the latest attack by Islamic extremists on Britain's streets.

In a campaign of terror stretching back more than a decade Brits have been subjected to repeated attacks on home soil, beginning with the 7/7 bombings in 2005.

Knife attack in central London
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A woman was stabbed to death last night at Russell Square Tube station in central LondonCredit: PA:Press Association

One woman was killed last night and five others wounded after a man went on a knife rampage in Russell Square in the centre of the capital.

Police say a man with "significant mental health issues" has been arrested but have refused to rule out terror as the motivation for the attack.

The stabbings come during a summer where continental Europe has been subjected to a string of vicious Islamist attacks on innocent people from Nice to Ansbach.

It has now emerged that ISIS supporters have celebrated the "terror" attack at the tube station this morning describing it as "nice news to wake up to.

Heavily armed cops are now stationed across London Underground stations following the knifing in the early hours.

Terrifying eyewitness accounts detailed how the attacker was targeting people indiscriminately on his deathly rampage as fears mount tourists may stay away from the capital.


Britain's first taste of Islamic terror came on July 7 2005 when four Al Qaeda inspired terrorists detonated four bombs across London.

Three of the devices detonated on the underground in less than a minute of each other, then an hour later another explosive went off on a bus.

In total 52 people died and over 700 were wounded in the worst terror attack in British history.

The first bomb went off on the circle line at 8.49am on a Tube train that had just left Liverpool Street station.

On July 7 2005 London was hit by the worst terror attack in its history when four bombs across the capital killed 52 people
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On July 7 2005 London was hit by the worst terror attack in its history when four bombs across the capital killed 52 peopleCredit: Getty Images

A second device was detonated on a London Underground service as it left the platform at Edgware Road.

The third exploded on the Piccadilly line on a train which had just left King's Cross on its way to the site of today's attack Russell Square.

A fourth and final device went off an hour later on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square.

Three of the bombers were sons of Pakistani immigrants to Britain and one was a convert from Jamaica.


In 2007 a flaming Jeep was driven at speed at the terminal at Glasgow Airport but struck security bollards .

The SUV was laden with petrol containers and gas canisters and began to blaze when it hit the building.

In 2007 a blazing Jeep filled with petrol and propane canisters was driven at speed into Glasgow Airport
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In 2007 a blazing Jeep filled with petrol and propane canisters was driven at speed into Glasgow AirportCredit: PA:Press Association

Two men were in the car who witnesses described as constantly shouting about 'Allah'.

Have a go hero, baggage handler John Smeaton, became hailed round the world and was rewarded for his bravery by the Queen when he took down a blazing terrorist by kicking him in the genitals as police tried to subdue the other attacker.



On May 22 2013 Fusilier Lee Rigby was 'almost decapitated and murdered' by two jihadists outside Woolwich Barracks in South East London.

Michael Adebolajo, 28, and 22-year-old Michael Adebowale, branded themselves 'soldiers of Allah'  during the attack which stunned the nation.

Fusilier Lee Rigby was almost decapitated by two Islamic extremists outside Woolwich Barracks in May 2013
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Fusilier Lee Rigby was almost decapitated by two Islamic extremists outside Woolwich Barracks in May 2013Credit: PA:Press Association
Adebolajo, 28, (left) and Adebowale, 22, almost decapitated Fusilier Rigby in a savage attack
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Adebolajo, 28, (left) and Adebowale, 22, almost decapitated Fusilier Rigby in a savage attackCredit: Getty Images

The brutal terrorists ran the soldier down before savagely killing him with a machete and claimed to be fighting for oppressed Muslims abroad.

As the murderers were sentenced at the Old Bailey they cried out "You and America will never be safe".


On July 7 last year Mohammed Rehman, 25, and his 24-year-old wife Sana Ahmed Khan plotted to destroy the Westfield Shopping Centre or a train on the Tube in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings.

The attack was only discovered when bungling Rehman, using the pseudonym "the silent bomber" took to Twitter to ask for tips as to what he should target.

During their trail it was revealed the couple wed in secret before becoming obsessed with ISIS and Al Qaeda.

Mohammed Rehman and his wife Sana Ahmed Khan plotted to blow up the Westfield Shopping Centre or a Tube train on the 10th anniversary of 7/7
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Mohammed Rehman and his wife Sana Ahmed Khan plotted to blow up the Westfield Shopping Centre or a Tube train on the 10th anniversary of 7/7Credit: PA:Press Association

The pair idolised the 7/7 bomber Shehzad Tanweer.

Rehman was found to have written a pledge of allegiance to ISIS Caliph Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi and also had a Jihadi John like knife in his bedroom along with bomb making manuals.

Cops also found 10kg of nitrate explosives at his home and he and his wife Khan have been put behind bars for life.


On December 5 of the same year a Somali born Uber driver went on a knife rampage at Leytonstone Tube station and tried to cut a travellers throat.

omali-born Muhiddin Mire, 30, cut the throat of one random stranger, before lashing out at other travellers during a shocking rampage at Leytonstone Tube station last year
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Somali-born Muhiddin Mire, 30, cut the throat of one random stranger, before lashing out at other travellers during a shocking rampage at Leytonstone Tube station last yearCredit: PA:Press Association
Mire was jailed for life at the Old Bailey for attempted murder this week
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Mire was jailed for life at the Old Bailey for attempted murder this weekCredit: LONDON METROPOLITAN POLICE

Muhiddin Mire, 30, was found to have images of Lee Rigby on his mobile as well as ISIS propaganda and a picture of Jihadi John.

A bystander famously yelled "You ain't no Muslim bruv" in footage which was widely covered and even quoted by then Prime Minister David Cameron.


In April of this year cops discovered that Mohamed Abrini, who had played a major role in both the Paris attacks and the Brussels bombings, which left a total of 162 people dead, had planned to target Britain.

French prosecutors discovered he had been to Birmingham having inspected his phone following his arrest.


 

Police have released e-fits of two men wanted in connection with an incident at RAF Marham
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Police have released e-fits of two men wanted in connection with an incident at RAF MarhamCredit: Enterprise News and Pictures
The men are suspected of trying to abduct an airman who was out for a jog
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The men are suspected of trying to abduct an airman who was out for a jogCredit: Enterprise News and Pictures

Last month two men attempted to kidnap an airman from RAF Marham in Norfolk but he managed to fight them off.

The two men are still at large and British soldiers have been warned not to wear their uniforms near RAF Aldershot where two men were seen acting suspiciously.


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