Stabbing of Journalist in London

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
British counterterrorism police are investigating the stabbing of a journalist working for a TV channel critical of the Iranian government. Three suspects fled the country after the attack. The motivation is still unclear, but threats to U.K.-based Iranian journalists triggered a counterterrorism investigation.

Key Points

  • Journalist working for a TV channel critical of the Iranian government was stabbed in London
  • Three suspects fled the country after the attack
  • Threats to U.K.-based Iranian journalists triggered a counterterrorism investigation
  • Efforts to disrupt future plots and provide protection for targeted individuals and organizations

Pros

  • Counterterrorism investigation initiated to address the attack
  • Efforts to disrupt future plots and provide protection for targeted individuals and organizations

Cons

  • Three suspects have fled the country
  • Motivation for the attack is still unclear