The Metropolitan police have revealed further details about the 19 year old man arrested in connection with the fatal stabbings in central London.
Mark Rowley, the Met's Assistant Commissioner said the man was a Norwegian national of Somali origin.
Police are following several lines of inquiry, however the Met's Assistant Commissioner was keen to stress that the attack is believed to be as a result of mental health problems.
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In the wake of the attack, Mr Rowley has reassured Londoners that their security is a top priority
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