Masood killed four people during his rampage in Westminster The photo shows Masood with a short beard and moustache and a bald head.The only pictures of the 52-year-old until now had been of him on a stretcher being attended to by paramedics after he fatally stabbed PC Keith Palmer in the grounds of Parliament.
Masood's birthname was Adrian Russel Ajao and he also went by the name Adrian Elms and a number of other aliases.
On Wednesday he mowed down dozens of pedestrians on the west side of Westminster Bridge before crashing his rented Hyundai 4x4 into railings surrounding the Houses of Parliament.He then rampaged through the open gates into New Palace Yard, fatally stabbing PC Keith Palmer with two knives.Two of the pedestrians died on the bridge and another died in hospital yesterday.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Rowley has appealed for the public’s help in the investigation.
He said: “We named the dead terrorist as Khalid Masood, and as I said, our investigation focuses on understanding his motivation, preparation and his associates.
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"Whilst there is no evidence of further threats you will understand our determination to find out if he either: Acted totally alone inspired by terrorist propaganda; or, if others have encouraged, supported or directed him.
"At this point I want to appeal specifically to the public.
"We remain keen to hear from anyone who knew Khalid Masood well; understands who his associates were; and can provide us with information about places he has recently visited
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