According to Sky News
The director of the unit looking into the attack acknowledged that the announcement that it was now involved would be “worrying for certain people,” but added that it was thought the act was motivated by “hate fuelled grievance” rather than a larger danger from terrorism.
The inquiry into the death of a suspect after petrol bombs were hurled at the Border Force immigration centre in Dover is currently being handled by Counter Terrorism Police.
Devices were thrown into the building and outside by 66-year-old High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, resident Andrew Leak during the incident, which occurred at approximately 11.20 am on Sunday. Leak arrived at the area alone in a car.
Now, police say they believe the attack was because of “some form of hate-filled grievance”.
Mr Leak’s car was found near the scene. He was dead inside. Two staff members from the centre sustained minor injuries.
Counter Terrorism Policing South East said: “Detectives have been working hard to establish the exact circumstances, including the motivation surrounding this incident, and have been following a number of lines of enquiry.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Olly Wright, Head of CTPSE, added: “This was a traumatic incident for everyone involved and the wider community, and we’re working hard to establish exactly what led to the events on Sunday morning.
“We understand that when Counter Terrorism Policing become involved, it can be worrying for some people, but I would like to reassure people that there is nothing to suggest any ongoing wider threat at this time.
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