Tube attacker was ‘imitating ISIS executions’

A former Uber cab driver who cut the throat of a musician in a tube station was imitating the execution of hostages by Islamic State fighters, a court heard today (MON). Muhiddin Mire, 30, allegedly tried to behead 56-year-old Lyle Zimmerman in revenge for the UK’s decision to launch air strikes on ISIS in Syria. He forced Mr Zimmerman to the floor, kicked in the head and then ‘sawed’ at his neck for up to 15 seconds until blood gushed…