Westminster car crash driver Salih Khater jailed for life

(BBC) A man who drove at cyclists and police officers outside Parliament has been jailed for life for attempted murder.

Salih Khater, 30, of Highgate Street, Birmingham, aimed his car at members of the public before swerving towards the officers in Parliament Square on 14 August 2018.

He must serve at least 15 years in jail, the Old Bailey judge said.

Khater was accused of attempting to cause maximum carnage, and it was said to be “miraculous” no-one was killed.

The court was told he tried to “kill as many people as possible” with his Ford Fiesta.

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