London Bridge Terror Attack Anniversary

Tributes are being paid four years on

Author: Louise EastonPublished 3rd Jun 2021
Last updated 4th Jun 2021

The London Mayor Sadiq Khan has paid tribute to those people who ran towards danger on the night of June 3rd 2017. In a statement, he said:

“On the fourth anniversary of the appalling terrorist attack on London Bridge, Londoners are once again uniting to remember the victims, their loved ones and the heroic first responders who ran towards danger to try to save lives.

“This cowardly attack sought to fracture our communities and destroy our way of life. It was not only an attack on London, but an attack on the freedoms and values we as Londoners hold dear. Despite the loss of eight precious lives, the unshakeable spirit of our city serves as a reminder to all who would seek to divide us that they will never succeed.

“Four years have passed but Londoners will never forget the innocent victims of that tragic day. We will continue to mourn their passing and honour their memory by remaining united. I am proud that Londoners recognise we have so much more in common than that which divides us and I know we will help heal our great city by staying true to the values that bind us together.”

Eight people were killed that night after a van was deliberately driven into pedestrians and the three occupants launched a knife attack in nearby Borough Market.

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