Laurence Taylor
Laurence Taylor is an official with the anti-terrorism police in the UK, who recently addressed the media regarding a tragic terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester, confirming the nature of the incident and the subsequent police response.
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Laurence Taylor, the head of the police counter-terrorism unit, stated that the investigation is ongoing.
JK policija: dėl incidento netoli oro pajėgų bazės sulaikyti penki vyrai paleidžiami už užstatą
Lithuania· 2026-09-28
CTP Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said the men were released on police bail following 'extensive' interviews.
Five British nationals released on bail after RAF base arrests, Iran denies role
Australia· 2026-09-28
Laurence Taylor is the head of Counter-Terrorism Policing in Britain.
Men suspected of carrying explosives near U.K. military base released on bail
Canada· 2026-09-28
The head of UK counter-terrorism policing, assistant commissioner Laurence Taylor, said that the release of the men on bail did not mean the investigation was over.
Five UK nationals arrested at RAF Fairford released on bail | UK news
United Kingdom· 2026-09-28
Laurence Taylor, head of Counter Terrorism Policing, confirmed that investigations into the five men are ongoing.
5 RAF Fairford terror plot suspects released on bail in Britain
United States· 2026-09-28
Laurence Taylor, a senior officer in the UK counter-terrorism police, provided updates on the investigation.
RAF Fairford: British police say suspects in alleged terror plot to be released on bailUnited States· 2026-09-28Asst Commissioner Laurence Taylor said on Monday that any 'possible political motivation' remained an 'active avenue of investigation'.
Former UK MP Ann Widdecombe ‘was hit over head with a hammer 21 times’
New Zealand· 2026-07-21
Laurence Taylor is the head of UK counter-terrorism policing who spoke about the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's murder.
Man charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-20
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of counter-terrorism policing, told reporters that the politician had been killed in a 'targeted attack'.
Man held over murder of veteran politician Ann WiddecombeNew Zealand· 2026-07-19
Laurence Taylor is the head of the British anti-terror unit who commented on the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death.
Britisk politiker blev dræbt i et målrettet angreb
Denmark· 2026-07-15Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ann Widdecombe's death.
Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigatedUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-14
Head of counter terrorism policing, assistant commissioner Laurence Taylor told reporters that it is clear this was a targeted attack.
Ann Widdecombe was killed in a ‘targeted attack’, police investigating her death say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-14Laurence Taylor is the head of the British counter-terrorism police and is investigating the attack.
Widdecombe-drapet var et målrettet angrep
Norway· 2026-07-14Laurence Taylor is the head of UK counter-terrorism policing leading the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death.
British counter-terrorism police lead investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-13Laurence Taylor said Al-Shamie did not appear to be known to Counter Terrorism Policing.
Footage shows Jihad Al-Shamie before synagogue attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06
The head of Counter Terrorism Policing Laurence Taylor said that Al-Shamie may have been influenced by extreme Islamist ideology.
Synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail after rape arrest, police sayUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-04
Laurence Taylor from the British anti-terror police mentioned that security will be increased at synagogues and Jewish sites.
Politiet navngiver formodet gerningsmand bag terrorangreb i ManchesterDenmark· 2025-10-03Laurence Taylor, the head of counter-terrorism policing in the UK, declared the attack a terrorist incident.
Manchester synagogue attack: what do we know so far? | ManchesterUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-02
Counter-terrorism policing Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor stated that police forces were stepping up patrols at synagogues.
Heroes who stopped attacker getting insideUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-02
The head of UK counter terrorism policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, told reporters at a press conference about the investigation.
What we know about the Manchester synagogue stabbing, car ramming attackUnited States· 2025-10-02
Laurence Taylor announced that two people had been arrested in connection with the attack.
Attaque à Manchester : l’assaillant a ciblé « des juifs parce qu’ils étaient juifs », déclare Keir Starmer
France· 2025-10-02
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor confirmed that the attacker was shot and killed by officers and that two people died.
U.K. police declare deadly attack at Manchester synagogue a terrorist incidentCanada· 2025-10-02
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor confirmed two arrests had been made following the attack.
What we know so farUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-02
Laurence Taylor, the national head of counter-terrorism police, confirmed that the attacker was shot at the scene.
V napadu pred sinagogo najmanj tri smrtne žrtve, vključno z napadalcem
Slovenia· 2025-10-02
Laurence Taylor confirmed at a press conference that the morning attack near the synagogue in Manchester is being treated as a terrorist incident.
Jutarnji list - Objavljena je prva slika napadača u Manchesteru, ubio dvoje ljudi. Policija objavila: 'Ovo je terorizam, uhićeno je još dvoje!'
Croatia· 2025-10-02