'Jihadi John': Isis fighter named Mohammed Emwazi from west London

The British Isis militant suspected of appearing in videos showing the beheading of Western hostages has been named in reports as Mohammed Emwazi from London.

Emwazi, or 'Jihadi John' as he became known, is thought to have appeared wearing black robes and a balaclava in a series of disturbing videos depicting the killing of journalists and aid workers.

The families of Emwazi's alleged victims have called for him to be brought to justice, with the daughter of a murdered aid worker saying her family will not rest until there is a bullet between the killer's eyes.

The name 'Jihadi John' came after it was reported that hostages referred to the militant as 'John' during their time captive. 

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