David Cameron has expressed his support for MI5 after Mohammed Emwazi was identified as the militant known as "Jihadi John".
Speaking at an event in Cardiff, Mr Cameron vowed to do "everything we can" to bring those who commit "appalling and heinous crimes" to justice.
"I am not going to talk about specific individuals and specific cases, but I'd just make three points," he said.
"When there are people anywhere in the world who commit appalling and heinous crimes against British citizens, we will do everything we can - with the police, the security services, with all that we have at our disposal - to find these people and put them out of action.
"I work very closely with the security services. I meet with them regularly, I ask them searching questions about what they do, and in my almost five years' experience as Prime Minister I think they are incredibly impressive, hard-working and dedicated and courageous and effective at protecting our country."
The comments come after 27-year-old Emwazi was identified as the frontman of Islamic State who featured in several videos showing the murder of Western hostages.
Questions have been raised about how much MI5 knew about the Londoner and whether appropriate actions were taken to prevent him from travelling to Syria.
Asim Qureshi, the research director of British advocacy group Cage, has claimed that Emwazi was interrogated by MI5 and subjected to harassment.
Sir Menzies Campbell, a member of the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), said the committee is likely to seek answers from the security services about what information was held on "Jihadi John".
Mr Cameron said the security services are forced to make "incredibly difficult" judgements as part of their work, adding that they deserved support.
"All I can say is that even in the last few months their dedication and work has saved us from plots on the streets of the United Kingdom that could have done immense damage," he said.
"So I think it is a moment to stand up and thank them for the work they do on our behalf."
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