Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “We are treating this as a terrorist investigation.”

Dealing with things as they are is always good, and at a premium in Britain these days.

Hopkins also said: “Our work will continue to ensure we get to the full facts of what happened and why it took place.”

Here’s “why it took place,” Ian: this man is a devout Muslim who believes in the Islamic State and the caliphate, as is evidenced by his shout: “Long live the caliphate. Allahu akbar.” The Islamic State called on Muslims in the UK to attack non-Muslims. He obeyed. That’s why this took place. No, don’t thank me. I’m happy to be of service.

“Manchester Victoria ‘terror’ stabbings happened hours after ISIS called for lone wolf attacks,” by Abigail O’Leary, Mirror, January 1, 2019 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):