London Bridge attacker Khuram Butt's sister is 'sacked from her job at Heathrow Airport over security fears'

THE sister of London Bridge terrorist Khuram Butt has reportedly been sacked from her job at Heathrow Airport.

The killer's older sister Haleema Butt, 28, and her husband Usman Darr were suspended from their security jobs at the airport in the wake of the terror attack last month.

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A source told the Mirror the mother-of-two had her employment terminated as a result of the probe, amid questions about staff vetting procedures.

There is no suggestion Haleema or her husband have done anything wrong or knew about Butt's plans.

She reportedly declined to comment when approached at home in Harrow, North West London, but added: “You should take it up with Heathrow .”

Police officers were said to have launched an investigation into the couple last month with the help of security services and Heathrow chiefs.

A source described as being “close” to the couple told the Daily Mirror: “Haleema and Usman are not extreme at all.

“They’re really upset about what Khuram did.”

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The source added the family was “worried” about the London Bridge attacker in the lead-up to the carnage.

The terrorist’s 28-year-old sister was probed by cops for two days following the attack, which saw Khuram plough people down in a van before going on a stabbing spree with the help of two others.

She was released without charge.

According to the Daily Mirror, she was raised in East London with her brother, but moved to North West London after marrying her husband.

Usman has reportedly worked at Heathrow for seven years.

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The source added Haleema was “very, very close” to her brother and had only been working at Heathrow for around ten days prior to her suspension.

She is also reported to have undergone a four-week training period.

The source also claimed Khuram had stopped going to family events prior to carrying out the London Bridge attack as they were not segregated.

They said: “Another relative of theirs married a white woman and when he brought her to the family home Khuram locked himself in the back and started praying loudly.”

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Khuram became very agitated, the source claimed, and eventually left the event.

The Butt siblings are believed to have moved to the UK as children from Pakistan.

Khuram was gunned down by cops along with fellow attackers Rachid Redouane, 30, and Youssef Zaghba, 22, following their rampage last Saturday.

Speaking on the decision to suspend Khuram’s sister and her husband, a Heathrow spokesman said: “Our top priority is always the safety and security of our passengers and colleagues.

“In co-ordination with the authorities, an investigation is under way and as a precautionary measure, we have taken action to suspend two individuals."

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