There've gotta be clues all over those things.
At a minimum, they will know the type of container (backpack, briefcase, etc.) If the containers are the same, they can scan security cameras in the tube stations and near the bus to ID people carrying similar packages.
My thinking exactly...this is good news in more ways than one! Praise God they didn't blow up, injuring more people, and now we've got some forensic evidence!
They've said it's the next best thing to finding the terrorists themselves.
Hook marks on the handle and a "Finsbury Mosque" luggage tag.
indeed.
undetonated ordnance will yield quite a bit of intel.
hopefully enough to roll up this cell.
doubtful, that, but possible, and helpful towards that eventual goal.
I don't like the idea that the media is giving these terrorist type a BDA during their broadcast. They should provide only the minimal details.
Why tell the enemy how well he did or didn't do. They don't need to be encouraged.
Possibly, but what if the "clues" were put there for the purpose of misdirection?