Tuesday, July 7, 2015

London recalls the 7/7 atrocity 10 years on

Memorials have been taking place across the British capital to mark the tenth anniversary of the 7/7 suicide bomb attacks on London's transport network. 

52 commuters were killed that day while around 700 people were injured, many seriously.   

The four British-born bombers had travelled to London from Leeds and Buckinghamshire that day, inspired by the Al Qaeda terror group. 

Services of remembrance have been held at St Paul's Cathedral and at the permanent memorial to the victims in Hyde Park.  London's Transport Network also came to a halt to observe a minutes silence. 

Prime Minister David Cameron said the anniversary was a time for reflection. 


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London Mayor Boris Johnson said the the 10 year anniversary finds London stronger than ever. 


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For many Londoners and visitors alike, memories of the day ten years ago remain vivid, however travellers at Kings Cross station said they were not afraid to use the London transport network.  


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