The United Kingdom's counterterrorism police in a recent statement have said that last week's firebombing attack on a migrant processing centre was motivated by "terrorist ideology".

On Saturday, the police said that evidence from the scene, including the devices used, suggests "an extreme right-wing motivation behind the attack," and that the attack was "motivated by a terrorist ideology", reports AFP.

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On October 30, homemade bombs were thrown at an immigrant centre in the southeast port town of Dover. This facility handles migrants who have travelled by small boats over the English Channel from northern Europe. The attack on the Western Jet Foil Border Force centre left two of the staff with minor injuries.

The attack was carried out by a 66-year-old man who was later found dead nearby. Earlier, the police had refuted the terrorism angle, saying, "What appears clear is that this despicable offence was targeted and likely to be driven by some form of hate filled grievance, though this may not necessarily meet the threshold of terrorism."

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However, on Saturday as per AFP, Tim Jacques, senior national coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing said that while mental health was likely a factor in the attacks, the "suspect's actions were primarily driven by an extremist ideology" and this met the &nbsp;"threshold for a terrorist incident".

The police added that there was nothing to suggest that the attacker was working alongside someone else and that there is not "believed to be any wider threat to the public."

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The United Kingdom's counterterrorism police in a recent statement have said that last week's firebombing attack on a migrant processing centre was motivated by "terrorist ideology".

The United Kingdom's counterterrorism police in a recent statement have said that last week's firebombing attack on a migrant processing centre was motivated by "terrorist ideology". On Saturday, the police said that evidence from the scene, including the devices used, suggests "an extreme right-wing motivation behind the attack," and that the attack was "motivated by a terrorist ideology", reports AFP. Watch | United Kingdom: Man attacks UK migrant centre in Dover, kills himself On October 30, homemade bombs were thrown at an immigrant centre in the southeast port town of Dover. This facility handles migrants who have travelled by small boats over the English Channel from northern Europe. The attack on the Western Jet Foil Border Force centre left two of the staff with minor injuries. The attack was carried out by a 66-year-old man who was later found dead nearby. Earlier, the police had refuted the terrorism angle, saying, "What appears clear is that this despicable offence was targeted and likely to be driven by some form of hate filled grievance, though this may not necessarily meet the threshold of terrorism." Also read | UK: Counter-terrorism police take over probe of Dover immigration centre attack However, on Saturday as per AFP, Tim Jacques, senior national coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing said that while mental health was likely a factor in the attacks, the "suspect's actions were primarily driven by an extremist ideology" and this met the "threshold for a terrorist incident". The police added that there was nothing to suggest that the attacker was working alongside someone else and that there is not "believed to be any wider threat to the public." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Attack on Dover immigration centre had 'terror' motive: UK police

The investigation into an incident in which petrol bombs were hurled into an immigration centre in the southern English port of Dover is now being handled by Britain's counterterrorism police.

Authorities on Tuesday said, "What appears clear is that this despicable offence was targeted and likely to be driven by some form of hate filled grievance, though this may not necessarily meet the threshold of terrorism."

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Police have identified the person who tossed the bombs at the immigration centre on Sunday as Andrew Leak, 66, of High Wycombe, southern England. Leak was later found dead at a nearby service station.

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According to the police statement, "There is presently no evidence to suggest the guy involved was collaborating with anyone else, and there is not believed to be any greater threat to the community in the High Wycombe area or in Dover."

Dover facility is the initial stop for thousands of migrants making the perilous voyage over the English Channel before being transferred to other accommodations while their claims to stay in Britain are assessed.

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Kent Police said on Tuesday that police from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) had taken the lead in the investigation. However, interior minister Suella Braverman on Monday said that the attack was not being investigated as having a terrorist link.

The attack occurred at a time when Braverman, who was reinstated as home secretary after being fired by Liz Truss, the short-lived predecessor of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is advocating a harsh position on immigration&nbsp;and as&nbsp;policies, which remain a divisive political topic.

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The investigation into an incident in which petrol bombs were hurled into an immigration centre in the southern English port of Dover is now being handled by Britain's counterterrorism police.

The investigation into an incident in which petrol bombs were hurled into an immigration centre in the southern English port of Dover is now being handled by Britain's counterterrorism police. Authorities on Tuesday said, "What appears clear is that this despicable offence was targeted and likely to be driven by some form of hate filled grievance, though this may not necessarily meet the threshold of terrorism." Watch | UK Home Secretary Braverman: Refugees are actual members of criminal gangs Police have identified the person who tossed the bombs at the immigration centre on Sunday as Andrew Leak, 66, of High Wycombe, southern England. Leak was later found dead at a nearby service station. Also read | Tories suspend ex-UK minister Matt Hancock for joining 'I'm a Celebrity...' reality show According to the police statement, "There is presently no evidence to suggest the guy involved was collaborating with anyone else, and there is not believed to be any greater threat to the community in the High Wycombe area or in Dover." Dover facility is the initial stop for thousands of migrants making the perilous voyage over the English Channel before being transferred to other accommodations while their claims to stay in Britain are assessed. Also read | All poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors, says UK govt amid rise in avian flu cases Kent Police said on Tuesday that police from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) had taken the lead in the investigation. However, interior minister Suella Braverman on Monday said that the attack was not being investigated as having a terrorist link. The attack occurred at a time when Braverman, who was reinstated as home secretary after being fired by Liz Truss, the short-lived predecessor of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is advocating a harsh position on immigration and as policies, which remain a divisive political topic. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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