The London Daily News

News Desk

The Metropolitan Police and the intelligence services are stepping up their efforts to hunt down Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed who disguised himself in a burqa at a mosque to evade security officers tracking him.

Mr Mohamed is known to have attended the An-Noor Masjid and Community Centre (Mosque) in Church Road, Acton at approximately 10:00hrs on Friday, 1 November.

He was last seen at 15:15hrs inside the mosque. Mr Mohamed changed into Islamic clothing.

He has not been seen since.

The Metropolitan Police in a statement said:
"The Counter Terrorism Command immediately launched inquiries to trace Mr Mohamed and these continue. Ports and borders were notified with his photograph and details circulated nationally. Public safety remains our priority."

Anyone who sees Mr Mohamed or knows of his whereabouts should not approach him, but call 999 immediately.

If anyone has other information which they think could be relevant to police efforts to trace Mr Mohamed they should contact the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.

Mr Mohamed is described as 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build. He was born in Somalia and was last seen wearing traditional Islamic clothing.