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The assailant, Jihad Al‑Shamie, was killed by police fire at the scene. Counter‑terrorism investigators have reported that eight individuals have been detained in relation to the attack. In a separate proceeding, Mohammad Bashir admitted to preparing a terrorist act and received a life sentence with a minimum term of 17 years."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The inquiry is intended to examine all evidence, including material that could not be fully presented in the coroner’s court, according to the Home Secretary. 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