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Backpacker knifed to death in hostel by man 'shouting Allahu Akbar'

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A young British backpacker was stabbed to death as a knifeman went on a rampage at an Australian hostel.

Mia Ayliffe-Chung, 21, was knifed in a frenzied attack in front of more than 30 people by a man who was allegedly shouting 'Allahu Akbar' in Queensland.

A 29-year-old French man is now in police custody over the killing.

Police are investigating whether the arrested man – who had been in Australia for several months – has any link to terror organisations.

Friends of the tragic teenager paid tribute on social media.

Amy Browne, 19, who had worked with Ms Ayliffe-Chung in the Gold Coast, said she 'got along with everyone she met'.

She said: 'Mia was honestly the most bubbliest and most caring girl I knew.

'She always had a smile on her face, so innocent and full of life and love.'

Kyle Godwin posted on Facebook: 'Today I lost a best friend.

'Even though I've only known you for a short amount of time it feels like we have been best friends for years, we just seemingly clicked and were like two peas in a pod.

'I will miss you forever Mia.'


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