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Cameron says UK will never give in to terror

Prime Minister David Cameron said Britain would be "absolutely resolute" in the face of extremism Thursday, as he vowed that security services will not rest until they track down those responsible for the brutal hacking death of a British soldier in London.

Cameron condemned the "sickening attack" and said it had nothing to do with Islam, despite claims made by the two suspected attackers.
The thoughts of the country are with the victim and his family, he said.

Cameron spoke after a crisis meeting of senior officials, as security was increased at army bases around London amid fears of additional attacks.

The calling of the crisis meeting Thursday -- the second in less than 24 hours -- indicates how seriously the government is taking what it believes is a terrorist incident. Home Secretary Theresa May, Defense Secretary Philip Hammond, London Mayor Boris Johnson and senior police and security officials all attended.

Chief among the questions was probably who the two attackers are and whether they form part of a wider terror cell.

"We will never give in to terror or terrorism in any form," Cameron said.

Police searched an address in Lincolnshire, eastern England, in connection with the slaying, which took place in southeast London's Woolwich neighborhood.

Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner Simon Byrne, of the Metropolitan Police, appealed for Londoners to remain calm, despite their shock, as investigations continue.

"London is at its best when we all come together, and now is the time to do that," he said.

Both men suspected in the attack were shot by police and are under guard at local hospitals. Authorities have not released their identities.

British media outlets including Sky and the Daily Mail are naming one of the suspects as Michael Adebolajo. CNN has not independently confirmed the name.

The victim was a serving soldier, London's Metropolitan Police said. They are not releasing his name in line with his family's wishes.

The capital has not witnessed an alert of this kind since the summer of 2005.

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