Summary

  • Second man arrested in connection with Parsons Green attack

  • The 21-year-old was detained in Hounslow, west London on Saturday night

  • On Saturday morning, Kent Police arrested an 18-year-old man in Dover

  • UK terror threat level reduced from 'critical' to 'severe'

  • Police 'keeping an open mind' on number of suspects involved

  • Of the 30 people injured, one is still being treated in hospital

  1. Police continue to search homepublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 17 September 2017

    Penelope and Ronald Jones were made MBEs in 2010Image source, PA
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    Penelope and Ronald Jones were made MBEs in 2010

    Police are continuing to search a house in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey.

    Residents of nearby houses have been allowed to return after being told to leave on Saturday.

    Locals said the property being searched is owned by married couple Ronald Jones, 88, and Penelope Jones, 71.

    Read the full story here.

  2. Arrest made in Hounslowpublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 17 September 2017

    The 21-year-old suspect was arrested in Hounslow, west London, at 11.50 on Saturday evening.

    He was taken to a south London police station and remains in custody.

  3. Second man arrestedpublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 17 September 2017
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    A second man has been arrested by detectives investigating the terrorist attack at Parsons Green station, the Metropolitan Police have said.

  4. Front pages lead on Surrey home searchpublished at 23:27 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    Police continue to carry out a search at an address in Sunbury-on-Thames, which locals say is owned by a foster carer couple.

    Here's how the papers report the story.

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  5. No details released about suspect in custodypublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    The Metropolitan Police have declined to say where the suspect arrested at the Port of Dover was from, whether he was the suspected bomber or the precise details of the offence he was arrested on suspicion of.

    Detectives continue to explore the possibility that the suspect may not have been working alone.

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    If there are other people responsible it's our job to find them and that is part of the reason why we are remaining at 'critical' at the moment."

    Neil Basu, Metropolitan Police

  6. Cordon still in place on Sunbury's Cavendish Roadpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    As darkness falls, police in Sunbury-on-Thames continue their search of a property in Cavendish Rd, as part of the investigation into Friday's Parsons Green bombing.

    Police told the Press Association the investigation may be concluded by midnight.

    Police officers taking part in an operation in Cavendish Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, SurreyImage source, PA
  7. Police patrols continue on travel networkpublished at 20:41 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    British Transport Police have provided a reassuring presence across major travel hubs throughout Saturday, as the investigation into the Parsons Green attack on Friday continues.

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  8. Residents can return to homes in Sunburypublished at 20:20 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    Surrey Police have informed residents they can now return to those homes which were evacuated earlier in Sunbury-on-Thames.

    Cordons remain in place around Cavendish Road, where the search is continuing, and residents will be escorted back to their homes by police and asked to stay there.

    Policing operations are understood to be continuing, but "there are no safety risks".

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  9. 'A wonderful foster mother'published at 20:01 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    The foster couple whose home is understood to be at the centre of the search in Sunbury-on-Thames have been described by one local resident as "beautiful people"

    Penelope and Ron Jones, 71 and 88 respectively, are reported to have fostered more than 250 children over almost 40 years, including refugees.

    "Penny's a wonderful foster mother. She takes everyone, she doesn't turn anyone away" family friend Serena Barber told the Press Association.

    Penelope and Ronald Jones receive their MBEs from the QueenImage source, PA
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    Penelope and Ronald Jones receive their MBEs from the Queen in February 2010

    Some 200 residents have been evacuated from their homes in the Surrey locale as part of the police search and are currently being hosted by a local rugby club.

    Neil Basu, of the Metropolitan Police, said they were working to ensure the property was "safe", describing the search as "precautionary, but important work".

  10. Met Police: Officers continue to trawl through CCTV footagepublished at 19:57 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

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    Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu "urged anyone who has information... to continue letting us know".

  11. Extra police in crowded places across weekendpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    The terror threat level - currently at critical, its highest level - is consistently under review, but the Metropolitan Police have confirmed the military will continue to support the police "over the remainder of the weekend".

    Neil Basu said there would be an increased police presence in "crowded places, iconic sites, transport hubs and ports".

  12. Public help in investigation 'crucial'published at 19:27 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    In a statement on Saturday evening, Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said they had identified 121 witnesses to the Parsons Green bombing and spoken to 100 of them.

    He said calls continued to be made to the hotline and public help in the terror investigation remained "crucial".

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    Our priorities are ... to identify and locate any other potential suspects.

    Neil Basu, Metropolitan Police

  13. Police 'keeping an open mind' on number of suspectspublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    British police are keeping an open mind on whether more than one person was responsible for a London train bombing that injured 30 people, after they arrested an 18-year-old man earlier on Saturday.

    Neil Basu told reporters police had worked throughout the night and around the clock "to identify and locate those responsible" for the Parsons Green attack.

    "We are still pursuing numerous lines of enquiry, and at great pace,"

    Mr Basu said police "were incredibly grateful that no-one was killed" in the bombing on Friday morning and praised the response of the British public.

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    The fact that so many stand together against the cowardice that is terrorism is a tremendous strength here in the UK

    Neil Basu, senior national co-ordinator for counter-terrorism policing

  14. Sunbury raid focused on foster couple's homepublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    Locals say the property on Cavendish Road in Sunbury-on-Thames that is currently being searched by police is occupied by elderly married couple Ronald and Penelope Jones.

    The couple are known for fostering many children and young people over several decades.

    In 2010 they were rewarded for their work by being made MBEs by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

    Speaking to the BBC after being told of the award, Mrs Jones said: "Helping other people is rewarding, and I treat them how I would like to be treated if I was in that situation."

  15. Suspect arrested at Dover portpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    Neil Basu, senior national co-ordinator for counter-terrorism policing with the Metropolitan Police, has said the 18-year-old man held in connection with the Parsons Green Tube bombing was arrested in the departure area of the Port of Dover on Saturday morning.

    The port of Dover was partially evacuated at 11.40am BST while police conducted a search in which a number of items were recovered.

    The suspect is currently being held in custody at a police station in London.

    Neil BasuImage source, PA
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    Neil Basu thanked those at the Port of Dover on Saturday morning for their their patience and assistance

  16. Terror threat level remains at criticalpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    The UK terror threat level remains at critical, following the "significant" arrest of an 18-year-old by Kent police on suspicion of a terror offence on Saturday morning.

    Armed police are continuing to search a house in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, where nearby residents have been evacuated.

    Home Secretary Amber Rudd said it was "much too early" to say whether those behind the attack were known to the authorities, adding: "The operation is ongoing".

    Quote Message

    Clearly it is considered too early to be sure that there is not an outstanding threat to be neutralised.

    BBC Home Affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford

  17. Woman tells of evacuation rushpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

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    Residents in Sunbury are given a two-minute deadline to leave

  18. Police investigation 'under control'published at 17:48 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    A masked police officer enters a property in Sunbury-on-ThamesImage source, Reuters
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    A masked police officer enters a property in Sunbury-on-Thames

    Our home affairs correspondent Daniel Sandford is at Sunbury-on-Thames where police have raided a home as part of their investigation into the Parsons Green bombing.

    He says: "I get the sense that the counter terrorism detectives are pleased with where they are and feel they are getting this thing under control."

  19. Supporters told not to bring bags to Stamford Bridgepublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

    Chelsea Football Club have issued the following advice ahead of their match against Arsenal on Sunday:

    • Supporters should not bring bags to Stamford Bridge as they will delay entry to the stadium.
    • Attendees should arrive at least one hour before kick-off to allow for extra security measures.

    Read the the full statement here., external

  20. Bomb suspect being moved to Londonpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 16 September 2017

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