London attack suspects part of previous security probes: UK official

By Paisley Dodds And Gregory Katz The Associated Press

Posted May 23, 2013 8:10 am

1 min read

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Police at the scene in Woolwich following a major incident in which a man was killed, on May 22, 2013 in London, England. It has been reported that the government and police are treating the attack in Woolwich on a serving soldier as a possible terrorist attack. Police have confirmed that one man has died after being attacked in the street by two men and firearms and knives were involved in the incident. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

LONDON – A British government official says both suspects in the brutal killing of a solider were part of previous security services investigations for possible terror links.

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The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak about the investigation, said he could not provide other details because the suspects may face trial.

Investigations by Britain’s domestic security service, MI5, can include undercover surveillance, phone tapping and communications intercepts.

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