Inquest Reveals Fatal Flaws in Agencies' Handling of Reading Terror Attack

The deaths of three men in the 2020 Reading terror attack were likely preventable, according to a judge's statements during the ongoing inquest.

• The inquest into the 2020 Reading terror attack, where Khairi Saadallah killed three, indicates multiple agency failures could have prevented the deaths.
• Victims' families express trust in the inquest judge to recommend changes to prevent similar future tragedies.
• Agencies criticized for focusing on Saadallah's mental health rather than his potential for terrorism.
• Home Office and police failures highlighted, including inadequate handling of Saadallah's case prior to the attack.
• Saadallah, who shouted 'Allahu akbar' during the attack, was previously involved with a terrorist group and had a history of criminal behavior in the UK.

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