Sadiq Khan to hold vigil at Potters Fields Park to honour victims of London Bridge terror
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will hold a vigil to honour and remember the people killed and injured during the London Bridge terror attack.
The vigil will take place at Potters Fields Park, a very short distance from the location of the attack, at 6pm this evening, Monday 5 June.
“The Mayor is inviting all Londoners – and everyone visiting our city – who would like to pay their respects to join together at the park, near City Hall in Southwark, at 6pm, to remember those who have lost their lives, to express sympathy with their families and loved ones and to show the world that we stand united in the face of those who seek to harm and divide us and to stop our way of life.” according to a press release.
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As well as Londoners and visitors, the Mayor will be joined by senior representatives of the Metropolitan Police, the British Transport Police, London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade as well as civic, faith and community leaders.
Statement from the Mayor of London
There are no words to describe the grief and anger that our city is feeling this morning. Tragically, seven people have been killed in this sickening attack, and more than 40 injured, some of them critically. I am appalled and furious that these twisted and cowardly terrorists deliberately targeted innocent Londoners and visitors to our city who were just enjoying their Saturday night. I condemn these terrorists in the strongest possible terms. They are barbaric cowards and there is absolutely no justification for their evil and unforgivable actions. My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims and everyone caught up in this horrific attack. I'd like to thank our emergency services who bravely tackled the terrorists and helped the injured. I've been in close contact with the Met Police Commissioner and senior officers throughout the night and will be attending the government's COBRA security meeting. I'd urge all Londoners to remain calm and vigilant today and over the days ahead. We are all shocked and angry today but this is our city – we will never let these cowards win and we will never be cowed by terrorism.— For updates on the attack in London Bridge follow http://www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk
Posted by Sadiq Khan on 4 Iunie 2017
Those who cannot make it to Potters Fields Park this evening are invited to observe a minute’s silence at 6.20pm in solidarity.
Following the London Bridge attack, the British Red Cross has launched a new UK Solidarity Fund to help victims of terror in the UK.
Working in partnership with the London Emergency Trust (LET), the new fund will help to alleviate immediate suffering and ensure that victims and their families do not face short-term financial difficulties.
The British Red Cross has been running the ‘We Love Manchester Emergency Fund’ appeal since last month’s attack at Manchester Arena, and is now establishing a UK-wide appeal to help people affected by terror attacks across the country.
“As Londoners, we will stand together in solidarity to remember those who were killed or injured in this horrific terror attack. There can be no justification or excuses for these barbaric, cowardly attacks. By standing together as a city we will send a powerful message here and around the world – that Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism”. said the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
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