Tube stabbing suspect had IS images on phone — court

AFP reports that London Underground stabbing suspect Muhaydin Mire had “IS images on his phone,” according to the Westminster Magistrate’s Court at an arraignment hearing taking place now.

https://twitter.com/AFP/status/673838718919159808

Mire is accused of attempting to kill a 56-year-old man at Leytonstone station on Saturday during a stabbing attack.

Police have said they are treated the attack as a terrorist incident.

During the stabbing Mire reportedly yelled “This is for Syria.”

It’s not immediately clear what images Mire had on his phone.

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