The murder trial into the killing of Sir David Amess has been shown chilling CCTV footage of an alleged terrorist’s journey to assassinate him.
Jurors at the Old Bailey watched the video showing accused Islamist Ali Harbi Ali calmly strolling through north London with a black backpack slung over his right shoulder.
The haunting clip shows the 26-year-old — wearing a long khaki jacket, blue trainers and black trousers — walk past unsuspecting members of the public, including school children, and along residential streets.
He was later spotted catching a train to Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, where he allegedly stabbed the Tory MP to death at a constituency surgery.
The Old Bailey heard how on October 15 last year Ali travelled from London to attend his noon slot at Belfairs Methodist Church.
Jurors were told he stabbed Sir David 21 times and waved a bloody knife around before he was apprehended by unarmed police officers.
The court also heard today:
- The alleged terrorist told an aide of Sir David that he would not ‘take too long’ as he fixed an appointment;
- Ali exchanged a series of emails with his office, feigning interest in churches and healthcare to get a meeting;
- His internet records show him reading an article by Sir David about fighting against Islamic extremism;
- He also accessed a webpage that said: What should a person do if they think their death is approaching?
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