Weekend knife attack on B.C. bus was terrorism, RCMP alleges
after RCMP national security police took over the investigation.
Abdul Aziz Kawam was initially charged with attempted murder for allegedly slashing a bus passenger’s throat on Saturday morning, but prosecutors added four counts of terrorism on Monday. The incident took place at just after 9:30 a.m. when a man flashed a knife at a bus stop, then boarded a Coast Mountain bus and attacked the victim, who was badly injured but survived.While described at first as a random attack following an altercation, the case took a turn when B.C.’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team was called in.
The addition of the terrorism counts means he could face life in prison. He was scheduled for a court appearance this morning.Global News exclusive: Alleged London attacker inspired by New Zealand mosque gunman, sources say
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