London terror attack: Inquest opened into deaths of Westminster atrocity victims
AN INQUEST has been opened into the deaths of four people killed in the Westminster terror attack.
An inquest has opened into the deaths of those who died last week in the Westminster attack
American tourist Kurt Cochran, 54, retired window cleaner Leslie Rhodes, 75, and Aysha Frade, 44, died after Muslim convert Khalid Masood drove at pedestrians on Westminster Bridge last Wednesday.
The 52-year-old then broke into the grounds of the Palace of Westminster and fatally stabbed Pc Keith Palmer, 48, before being shot dead by armed police.
An inquest was opened at Westminster Coroner's Court on Wednesday by senior coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox.
Masood was born Adrian Ajao on Christmas Day in Dartford, Kent, in 1964.
Later known as Adrian Elms, he lived in Rye, East Sussex, before moving to Tunbridge Wells in Kent.
After leaving the secondary school he fell into a life of crime and became increasingly violent with convictions for assault and possession of a deadly weapon.
Family pays tribute to London terror attack victim Kurt Cochran
Earlier today is was announced that two reviews into security in Parliament will be held following the terror attack.
An independent review will take place into how the perimeter fence of the Parliamentary estate is secured.