THE death of Osama Bin Laden could become 'another JFK' if more evidence is not produced by the US government, according to one figure in Wycombe's Muslim community.

Mohammed Khaliel, the founder of Islamix, a national organisation focused on creating deeper understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims, said: “A lot of people in Wycombe are suspicious about it. It's the most hotly discussed item in the community at the moment.

“It doesn't help that they haven't released some sort of evidence to quash the theories. I can't understand there are any security issues overriding the importance of authenticity, otherwise this is going to be another JFK.

“Some believe that he died a long time ago and was used conveniently for military actions. I remain open-minded because it's been coloured with contradictions marring the USA operation.

“For instance, they said at first that he used a human shield and then that didn't happen. He was armed and put up resistance... again that was changed to he was unarmed.

“Whether killing Bin Laden is going to stop the Al-Qaeda network I'm not sure, this could actually increase extremism and increase tensions. It would have been better to capture him and hold him responsible in a trial."

President Barack Obama said on Monday that Al-Qaeda leader Bin Laden was killed by US forces in Pakistan. The 54-year-old is believed to have ordered the attacks on New York and Washington on September 11, 2001 and a number of others.

The news brought “relief” for others in the Muslim community, including Amjad Iqbal, 43, from Totteridge. He said: “By the evidence it seems like he has been killed... It's a step in the right direction. These people are iconic for those with extreme views. I think there is relief around the world.”