Van is driven into worshippers near Finsbury Park mosque
One man dies and 10 injured; eight people in hospital
Suspect, 48, arrested after being detained by public
Driver said to have screamed: 'I'm going to kill all Muslims'
Police treating attack after Ramadan prayers as terror
Claims two others in van; police say 'no other suspects'
Theresa May to hold emergency meeting into tragedy
Muslim body condemns 'senseless and evil attack'
Everything we know so far about north London attack
One man has died and 10 others were injured when a van was rammed into worshippers in a terror attack near a London mosque, before the driver is said to have screamed: "I'm going to kill all Muslims".
The van driver - described by witnesses as a large white man - was detained by members of the public after the incident in Finsbury Park early on Monday that police said had "all the hallmarks of terrorism".
The white van ploughed into pedestrians as the area was busy with worshippers attending Ramadan night prayers in Seven Sisters Road at 12.20am.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in custody. The man who died is believed to have been an elderly worshipper who was already receiving first aid from members of the public after collapsing. It is not yet known if his death was caused by the attack, police said.
One witness described being surrounded by "bodies" in the wake of the attack outside the Muslim Welfare House, yards from Finsbury Park mosque. Another said the attacker shouted about killing Muslims as he was held by local people. He his alleged to have said: "I did the job... I done my bit". Witnesses claimed he added: "I'd do it again, I'd do it again."
Prime Minister Theresa May is chairing a meeting of the Government's Cobra emergencies committee at 10am and is expected to give a statement outside 10 Downing Street afterwards.
Video posted online showed a scene of chaos as people tried to help the injured. One man could been seen giving CPR to a victim in the street while another man's head injury was treated with a makeshift dressing.
People could be heard shouting and screaming amid the chaos and bloodstains were visible on the pavement. In one video, a group of men are seen holding the suspect to the ground as they call for the police.
Eight people were taken to hospital and two more were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Police said all the casualties were Muslims.
Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Neil Basu thanked members of the public for restraining the suspect.
Earlier, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "He has been taken to hospital as a precaution and will be taken into custody once discharged. He will also be subject of a mental health assessment in due course."
A police forensics officer examines the interior of the van
A police forensics officer examines the interior of the van CREDIT: CARL COURT/GETTY
A victim of the Finsbury Park attack is treated by medics
A victim of the Finsbury Park attack is treated by medics CREDIT: JAMES GOURLEY/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK
Emergency services at the scene close to Finsbury Park Mosque CREDIT: THOMAS VAN HULLE/TWITTER
Some witnesses said more than one attacker might have been involved, but police said "no other suspects at the scene have been identified or reported to police".
The force also dismissed reports that the van driver produced a knife, adding: "At this stage there are no reports of any persons having suffered any knife injuries." Stay with us for the latest updates throughout the day.
10:36am
Archbishop of Canterbury: Violence only begets more violence
The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned the "appalling" attack in Finsbury Park. The Most Rev Justin Welby said:
"The freedom to worship without fear is a right we cherish as a nation and was won at great human cost over many years.
"The appalling attack on Muslims in Finsbury Park is an attack on us all and on the culture and values of our country.
"At a time when we are all grieving the loss of so many precious people in London and Manchester, this brutal attack can only compound the trauma.
"Violence only begets more violence - it serves only the interests of those who would terrorise others.
"This wanton and cruel act can produce no good and cannot be justified or excused. In exactly the same way as previous recent attacks it is a crime against God and against humanity."
10:32am
Jeremy Corbyn meets locals in Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park is in the Islington constituency Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, who is pictured here meeting residents on a visit to the area this morning.
Jeremy Corbyn speaks to locals in Finsbury Park CREDIT: GEOFF PUGH FOR THE TELEGRAPH
10:24am
Witness accounts: 'Everyone was shocked and people were screaming... there were people on the floor'
More witness accounts are reaching us from people who witnessed the attack early today and its aftermath.
Tunisia Hassen Hammouda, 20, was visiting north London for a holiday.
"I saw this crazy man come and start killing people," he said. "He was driving straight along the road."
Asked about the attacker's appearance, he said: "Europe, like Europe, white. He was saying nothing."
He described seeing one Muslim man protecting people from the speeding vehicle: "A Muslim guy was protecting him."
A victim is taken away on a stretcher by medics at Finsbury Park CREDIT: JAMES GOURLEY/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK
Adil Rana, 24, who was outside the mosque when the van drove towards the crowd, saw blood and "people dead on the floor" in the aftermath.
He said: "The van was driving towards us to try and basically hit us at speed and everyone was shocked and people were screaming. There were people on the floor."
Mr Rana, from Walthamstow, said the driver was held on the ground by some of the crowd after getting out the vehicle.
Armed police at the Finsbury Park cordon CREDIT: FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA
Mr Rana added: "The driver jumped out and then he was pinned down to the floor and people were punching him and beating him, which was reasonable because of what he's done.
"And then the imam of the mosque actually came out and said 'Don't hit him, hand him over to the police, pin him down'."
Mr Rana said the driver gestured and mocked the crowds as he was taken away by police.
He added: "When he got arrested, he was taunting, saying 'I'd do it again, I'd do it again'."
Tensions run away near the police cordon early on Monday CREDIT: FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA
Local resident Abdul Abdullahi walked past the mosque minutes before the van hit pedestrians.
The 18-year-old returned to the scene when he heard about the incident and said there was a "sense of confusion" as people lay on the floor.
He said: "I came back and I saw people on the floor. These are the people I saw about 10 to 15 minutes ago, people - civilians - resuscitating."
Mr Abdullahi said the arrested man looked "indifferent" and "like he didn't even care".
10:09am
Bravery of imam who helped to calm scene is praised
The Muslim Welfare House praised the bravery of its imam, Mohammed Mahmoud, who helped to calm the situation as members of the public detained the attacker.
A statement posted on its website said the organisation had hosted a Great Get Together event in the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox for all faiths a few days ago and that the Muslim community in the area is "horrified" and "shocked" by Monday's incident. It said:
"We have worked very hard over decades to build a peaceful and tolerant community here in Finsbury Park and we totally condemn any act of hate that tries to drive our wonderful community apart.
"We would appeal for calm at this time. It is unhelpful for there to be speculation about the incident. All of our efforts should be towards getting justice for the victims and ensuring our community stays the diverse, tolerant and welcome place we know it to be. We call on all, including the media, to act responsibly at this time.
"We have already met with the police, council and our local MP, Jeremy Corbyn. We would like to thank them for their support.
"Our mosque and welfare centre provides vital support to many people in north London and we will continue to do this despite this incident.
"Muslim Welfare House has always welcomed the whole community. Only a few days ago we hosted a Great Get Together in memory of Jo Cox, attended by people of every faith and background.
"I would like to particularly thank our imam, Mohammed Mahmoud, whose bravery and courage helped calm the immediate situation after the incident and prevented further injuries and potential loss of life."
Muslims pray on the pavement near Finsbury Park mosque CREDIT: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP
9:48am
Sadiq Khan: We'll be strong, we'll stay strong and we won't allow these people to divide us'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "Terrorism is terrorism, whether it's Islamist-inspired or inspired by others.
"London has been through an extremely difficult time, it's been a tough few weeks, but I'm so confident that we're going to come through this, we'll be strong, we'll stay strong and we won't allow these people to divide us."
Mr Khan also warned about indoctrination of extremists on the internet.
9:42am
Suspect 'smiling and waving' as police took him away
Sami Ali, 20, who had left the mosque just minutes before the attack, claimed the driver of the van was smiling and waving when police took him away, reports Martin Evans.
He said: "He was smiling and waving when the police took him away."
The suspect is led into a police van by officers CREDIT: SKY NEWS
The suspect is taken away by police in Finsbury Park CREDIT: SKY NEWS
The suspect's shirt appears to have been torn CREDIT: SKY NEWS
9:35am
Prime Minister expected to give statement in Downing Street
Prime Minister Theresa May will chair a meeting of the Government's Cobra emergencies committee to discuss the Seven Sisters attack at 10am, and is expected to give a statement outside 10 Downing Street afterwards.
9:22am
Michael Gove: 'This was a disgusting and repellent attack'
Environment Secretary Michael Gove said he was sure the Prime Minister would be "distraught" about the attack. He said:
"This was a disgusting and repellent attack and it was aimed specifically to try and divide London and to divide communities.
The fact that people who were coming from a place of worship and celebrating their faith and their culture were singled out for attack in this way, words fail me in trying to encapuslate my sense of disgust at what goes on. My heart also goes out to those who have been affected."
9:16am
Jeremy Corbyn: Attack is 'horrific and cruel'
The incident took place just a few hundred yards from Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn's Islington home. Mr Corbyn said in a statement:
“I am shocked by this horrific and cruel attack in Finsbury Park, which is being treated as an act of terror.
“I offer my condolences to the family and friends of the man who has died, and our thoughts are with the people who have been injured, their family and friends.
“As the local MP, I have met with Muslim community leaders at the Muslim Welfare House alongside Islington Council Leader Richard Watts, the council's Chief Executive Lesley Seary and the Metropolitan Police.
“Richard and I will attend prayers at Finsbury Park mosque later today. I appeal for people and the media to remain calm and respectful of those affected.
“In the meantime, I call on everyone to stand together against those who seek to divide us.”
9:07am
Driver alleged to have said: 'I did the job... I done my bit'
Zoheir Cheref, who arrived on the scene around five minutes after the incident, said witnesses claimed the driver said: "I did the job" as he got out of the van, reports Crime Correspondent Martin Evans.
Witness Ratip al-Sulamein described the driver as a "white guy in his mid 40s". He said: "People grabbed him and he just said 'I done my bit'."
Another witness, Usain Ali, described hearing a loud bang as the van ploughed into the crowd. He said: "One of the victims was in a wheelchair and could not get out of the way. It was terrible. I just ran for my life."
A police forensics officer walks from the scene of the attack on Monday morning CREDIT: CARL COURT/GETTY
9:01am
Met Police Commissioner: Another appalling attack on our city
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has released a statement:
“London has woken up to the news of another appalling attack on our city. My thoughts are with the family of the man who has died and with all those who were injured.
“My officers were on the scene almost immediately, and other uniformed and specialist officers quickly arrived to support them. They worked quickly with colleagues from the other emergency services to treat the injured.
“I want to thank all those members of the public who assisted police and emergency services in our task.
“There is now an ongoing investigation by our Counter Terrorism Command to establish why this attack was carried out.
“London is a city of many faiths and many nationalities. An attack on one community is an attack on all of us. Terrorists will not succeed in their attempts to divide us and make us live in fear.”
“Extra officers are on duty in the area to help reassure the local community. They will be there for as long as they are needed.
“Communities will see additional officers patrolling across the city and at Muslim places of worship. We are working as hard as we can to protect all our communities, and we will not be defeated.”
8:59am
All of the casualties were Muslims, police confirm
Here's more from Mr Basu, who confirmed eight people are in hospital and two others were treated at the scene. All of the casualties were Muslims, he added. He said:
"The attack unfolded whilst a man was receiving first aid from the public at the scene; sadly, he has died.
"Any causative link between his death and the attack will form part of our investigation. It is too early to state if his death was as a result of the attack."
Mr Basu thanked members of the public who detained the driver, saying "their restraint in the circumstances was commendable".
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
8:47am
Van used in attack hired from Welsh company
The van used the attack, pictured here at the scene, appears to have been hired from a company called Pontyclun in Pontypridd in South Wales.
A member of staff at Pontyclun Van Hire said the company would not be issuing a statement. She said: "We are not saying anything, we don't know anything at the moment."
Police guard the van used in the mosque attack CREDIT: @999LONDON/CATERS NEWS
The van used in the Finsbury Park attack CREDIT: CARL COURT/GETTY
8:29am
Police chief: Incident treated as terrorist attack; man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
The man who died in the Finsbury Park incident was already receiving first aid from members of the public and it is not yet known if his death was caused by the attack, Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Neil Basu said.
Mr Basu said the incident is being treated as a "terrorist attack" and thanked members of the public for restraining the suspect who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
8:16am
Witness: 'The van drove at them and ran over the old man'
Sultan Ahmed, 34, whose uncle witnessed the attack said the driver shouted: "Kill all Muslims" as he ploughed into the crowd of worshippers, reports Crime Correspondent Martin Evans.
He said the victim was an elderly Bangladeshi man who had just left the Muslim Welfare Mosque on Seven Sisters Road. Mr Ahmed, a charity worker, said:
"My uncle had just left the mosque when an elderly man who was in front of him fell ill and collapsed on the ground.
"A group of worshippers were crowding round to help him when the van drove at them and ran over the old man. There were at least two others who looked to be in a very bad way.
"My uncle said the driver had shouted "I want to kill all Muslims'. There were also reports that the van had been parked over the road waiting for people to leave the mosque."
Mr Ahmed claimed that a total of three men were in the van, but two had escaped. However, police said "no other suspects at the scene have been identified or reported" to the force.
Credit: REX/Shutterstock
Credit: REX/Shutterstock
Credit: James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock
Credit: James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock
8:00am
Greater Manchester Police chief tweets sympathy for those caught up in attack
The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has tweeted his sympathy for the community caught up in the Finsbury Park attack. Ian Hopkins wrote:
It was less than a month ago that terrorist Salman Abedi detonated a suicide bomb killing 22 people, including children, after an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.
7:46am
Amber Rudd: Police treating attack as 'terrorist incident'
Amber Rudd, the Home Secretary, has confirmed in an interview that police are treating the Finsbury Park attack as a "terrorist incident".
7:31am
Van incident follows series of terror attacks in Britain
The incident followed a series of attacks in Britain.
Eight people were killed and 50 injured on June 3 when three Islamist militants drove into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbed people at nearby restaurants and bars.
Two weeks earlier, a suicide bomber killed 22 people at a concert by American pop singer Ariana Grande in Manchester in northern England.
On March 22, a man drove a rented car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in London and stabbed a policeman to death before being shot dead. His attack killed five people.
6:53am
Station open
Transport for London said Finsbury Park station was open, but passengers should use the entrance at Station Place via Stroud Green Road, as the Seven Sisters Road entrance is closed.
6:36am
Abbott calls for security to be reviewed at mosques
Labour's shadow home secretary Diane Abbott, whose Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency lies close to the scene, called for police to review security at mosques.
She tweeted: "Terror attack outside £FinsburyPark mosque. Police must urgently review security for all mosques £StandTogether."
6:32am
Rudd: We must stand together
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said: "My thoughts are with all those affected by the appalling incident at Finsbury Park.
"I am in contact with the Metropolitan Police who have confirmed it is being investigated by their Counter Terrorism Command.
"We must all continue to stand together, resolute, against all those who try to divide us and spread hate and fear."
6:09am
Mayor calls for 'calm'
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged people to "remain calm and vigilant" as he described the incident as a "horrific terrorist attack".
"We don't yet know the full details, but this was clearly a deliberate attack on innocent Londoners, many of whom were finishing prayers during the holy month of Ramadan.
"While this appears to be an attack on a particular community, like the terrible attacks in Manchester, Westminster and London Bridge it is also an assault on all our shared values of tolerance, freedom and respect.
"The situation is still unfolding and I urge all Londoners to remain calm and vigilant. Please report anything suspicious to the police, but only call 999 in an emergency.
"The Met have deployed extra police to reassure communities, especially those observing Ramadan."
5:14am
Police treating incident as 'potential terror attack'
Prime Minister Theresa May said police were treating the van incident near Finsbury Park "as a potential terrorist attack", adding:
"I will chair an emergency meeting later this morning. All my thoughts are with the victims, their families and the emergency services on the scene."
5:03am
One killed in incident
Police say one person was killed in the incident at Finsbury Park.
The Metropolitan Police said at this stage there were no reports of any persons having suffered any knife injuries.
A 48-year-old was arrested over the incident after being detained by members of the public, it said in a statement.
He has been taken to hospital as a precaution, and will be taken into custody once discharged, police said. He will also be subject of a mental health assessment in due course.
Counter terrorism police is investigating the incident.
No other suspects at the scene have been identified or reported to police, the statement said.
Police said there would be increased police presence in order to reassure communities, especially those observing Ramadan.
4:53am
Eight patients taken to hospital
The London Ambulance Service has issued an update, saying eight people have been taken to hospital following the Finsbury park incident.
A number of people were also treated at the scene for injuries.
4:52am
"The most violent manifestation" yet of Islamophobia
The Muslim Council of Britain has condemned the Finsbury Park van attack, calling it "the most violent manifestation" yet of Islamophobia and called for extra security around mosques.
The council's secretary general Harun Khan said the incident took place outside the Muslim Welfare House in Seven Sisters Road.
"Over the past weeks and months, Muslims have endured many incidents of Islamophobia and this is the most violent manifestation to date.
"Given we are approaching the end of the month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid with many Muslims going to local mosques, we expect the authorities to increase security outside mosques as a matter of urgency.
"Muslim communities have been calling for increased action to tackle the growth in hate crime for many years and transformative action must now be taken to tackle not only this incident but the hugely worrying growth in Islamophobia.
Many will feel terrorised, no doubt be angry and saddened by what has taken place tonight.
"We urge calm as the investigation establishes the full facts, and in these last days of Ramadan, pray for those affected and for justice."
Men pray after a vehicle collided with pedestrians near a mosque in the Finsbury Park neighborhood of North London CREDIT: REUTERS
4:33am
Counter-terror police 'on the scene'
British counter-terrorism police have joined regular police officers looking into an incident at a north London mosque, the Guardian and Channel 4 News report.
4:23am
'We were praying for peace'
Ratip Alsulaimen told the Press Association several people were injured when they were struck by the vehicle. He said:
"I was sitting in the coffee shop just a couple of minutes away. One of our friends was reporting what was going on in the front of the mosque.
"He said the car was smashing into the people getting out of the mosque, so we just ran away, all of us, and came to see what's happening.
"When I came I saw ambulance people taking people to the ambulance.
"I think between eight to 10 people were taken away.
Police patrol the Finsbury Park area of north London CREDIT: AFP
"There was an old man - about 60 years old - I don't know if he's alive or dead.
"There were other people, mid-30 to 40. There are men and women.
"We are shocked when we heard the news because we were just having a good time. We were praying for peace and for Grenfell Tower.
"When we heard this we were actually shocked."
4:13am
Some people 'hit the suspect'
Abdikadar Warfa said:
"I saw a man underneath the van. He was bleeding. My friend said he had to lift the van, I was busy with a man who tried to escape.
"My friend said he said some words, but I didn't hear it.
"They (people who were hit) were mostly young. They are very bad.
"I tried to stop him (the suspect), some people were hitting him but I said stop him and keep him until the police came.
"He was trying to run away but people overpowered him. He was fighting to run away."
4:08am
Suspect screamed 'I'm going to kill all Muslims'
The suspect screamed "I'm going to kill all Muslims" before he was tackled to the floor, according to a witness. Abdulrahman Saleh Alamoudi said he was among a group of people helping an elderly worshipper who had fallen down, perhaps because of the heat, when the van swerved towards them.
He told BuzzFeed News: "This big van just came and went all over us.
"I think at least eight or 10 people got injured. Luckily I managed to escape. And then the guy came out of his van and I got him.
"He was screaming, he was saying, 'I'm going to kill all Muslims, I'm going to kill all Muslims'. He was throwing punches.
"Then we managed to get him on the floor. Then he was saying, 'Kill me, kill me'. I said, 'We are not going to kill you. Why did you do that?' He wouldn't say anything."
Salah Alamoudi said eight people were hit.
He said they had to hold the suspect on the ground for up to half an hour before police arrived.
"The guy, I had to keep him at least half an hour. He was a strong guy. A big man," he said.
"It was heartbreaking. It wasn't an accident."
4:05am
'Cowardly attack'
Mohammed Kozbar, chairman of the mosque at Finsbury Park, tweeted:
"Our thoughts and prayers with those who got injured and effected by this cowardly attack in Finsbury Park area, many casualties in the floor."
4:04am
Theresa May reacts to 'terrible incident'
Prime Minister Theresa May has described the attack on worshippers near Finsbury Park mosque as a "terrible incident". She added:
"All my thoughts are with those who have been injured, their loved ones and the emergency services on the scene."
3:53am
'Tensions running high'
A series of videos have emerged on social media showing tensions are running high after the incident.
3:46am
London mayor reacts
Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, has reacted to the major incident.
3:45am
Corbyn 'shocked' at 'awful event'
Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, has reacted to the incident at Finsbury Park.
3:35am
One person 'stabbed'
A man leapt out of a white van and stabbed at least one person near a North London mosque, the Evening Standard newspaper reported on Monday, citing witnesses.
The incident has drawn comparisons to the London Bridge attack earlier this month when eight people were killed and 50 injured when three Islamist militants drove into pedestrians and stabbed people.
3:32am
Ambulance service issues update
3:31am
'There were bodies around me'
One resident told the Press Association he jumped out of the way as the van struck pedestrians. The man, who did not want to be named, said:
"The gentleman went straight down this road, people were just conversing, talking, just doing what we're doing.
"And he just came into all of us.
"There was a lot of people. We got told to move straight away.
"I was shocked, shocked, shocked. There were bodies around me.
"Thank God I just moved to the side, I just jumped. Everyone is hurt. Everyone is actually hurt."
A man prays after a vehicle collided with pedestrians near a mosque in the Finsbury Park CREDIT: REUTERS
3:27am
'This should be classed as an act of terrorism'
Mohammed Shafiq of the Ramadhan Foundation, a Muslim organisation which speaks out against extremism, has issued a statement condemning the attack.
"I utterly condemn the senseless and evil van attack against Muslim worshippers outside the Finsbury Park Mosque in London.
"According to eyewitnesses this was a deliberate attack against innocent Muslims going about their life.
"We should make clear that if this attack is confirmed as a deliberate terrorist attack then this should be classed as an act of terrorism.
"The British Muslim community requires all decent people to stand with us against this evil violence.
"Rampant Islamaphobia has been on the rise for a number of years and those on the far right have perpetuated hatred against Muslims.
"They should be called out for their hatred.
"The days ahead will be difficult, but with unity and tolerance we will prevail. We will not allow these far right extremists to divide our diverse communities.
"Enough is enough, my condolences and prayers for all the victims and their families. They are in my prayers."
2:50am
Bloodstains on the pavement
Video posted online of the aftermath of the attack shows a scene of chaos as people tried to help the injured.
One man could been seen giving CPR to a victim in the street while another man's head injury was treated with a makeshift dressing.
People could be heard shouting and screaming amid the chaos and bloodstains were visible on the pavement.
2:44am
'A lot of chaos'
One woman who lives opposite the scene told the BBC:
"From the window, I started hearing a lot of yelling and screeching, a lot of chaos outside. Everybody was shouting: 'A van's hit people, a van's hit people'.
"There was this white van stopped outside Finsbury Park mosque that seemed to have hit people who were coming out after prayers had finished. I didn't see the attacker himself, although he seems to have been arrested, but I did see the van."
2:41am
Scene on the ground
Police man a cordon at Finsbury Park in north London CREDIT: PA
Police officers attend to the scene after a vehicle collided with pedestrians in Finsbury Park CREDIT: REUTERS
Emergency services are seen near Finsbury Park as British police say there are casualties CREDIT: REUTERS
2:34am
'Deeply distressing'
The event held at the Muslim Welfare House tonight was apparently to show unity.
2:31am
Latest statement from Ambulance Service
2:18am
Suspect was 'confronted by bystanders'
Eyewitnesses have reported seeing bystanders wrestle the suspect to the ground and pin him down until officers arrived.
2:13am
Incident took place close to Muslim Welfare House
The Muslim Council of Britain says: "We have been informed that a van has run over worshippers as they left #FinsburyPark Mosque. Our prayers are with the victims."
It is believed to have happened very close to the Muslim Welfare House.
2:06am
'Like something from a horror movie'
One caller told LBC her sister was at the scene when it happened.
She said she described it as "something from a horror movie, everyone running everywhere".
She didn't realise what was going until she saw people on the ground.
1:49am
Video shows police response
1:48am
Van 'hit people on pavement'
One eyewitness speaking to LBC said the van had hit people on the pavement, but had not collided with a building. "It looked like he had lost control of the van or something," he said.
Locals said they had heard shouting and a helicopter was circling overhead.
1:46am
'Horrible to watch'
Pictures posted on social media show more than a dozen emergency vehicles near the UKCG Help Centre at the junction of Seven Sisters Road and the A503 Tollington Road.
1:41am
Road to be 'closed for some time'
Transport for London says the Seven Sisters Road will be "closed for some time".
1:38am
'Six people on the floor'
One caller told LBC said people from a local mosque had been drinking coffee at a cafe by the mosque. He said he had seen six people on the floor.
Another caller said: "I saw police giving CPR, getting the heart going again and another guy on the floor."
1:31am
Location of incident
The incident reportedly happened very close to Finsbury Park Mosque.
1:25am
More road closures over major incident
1:20am
Road closed
Transport for London says the A503 Seven Sisters Road is closed at Fonthill Road due to an emergency services incident.
1:15am
Ambulance service responding
1:12am
Incident on Seven Sisters Road
Police are responding to an incident on Seven Sisters Road after reports of a vehicle hitting pedestrians.
Police said officers were on the scene with other emergency services and there were a number of casualties.
One person has been arrested.
Eight people were taken to hospital and two more were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Police said all the casualties were Muslims.
Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Neil Basu thanked members of the public for restraining the suspect.
Earlier, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "He has been taken to hospital as a precaution and will be taken into custody once discharged. He will also be subject of a mental health assessment in due course."
Some witnesses said more than one attacker might have been involved, but police said "no other suspects at the scene have been identified or reported to police".
The force also dismissed reports that the van driver produced a knife, adding: "At this stage there are no reports of any persons having suffered any knife injuries." Stay with us for the latest updates throughout the day.
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