Tear-jerking moment policeman bows his head in silent respect as coroner’s vehicle is driven away following London Bridge attack
THIS is the heart-wrenching moment a police officer stationed at London Bridge today paid his respects to the dead as a coroner’s vehicle was driven from the scene.
Some 20 people are thought to have been run down in the attack on the bridge, before the three terrorists exited the van and started stabbing people at random in nearby Borough Market.
The officer was photographed bowing his head in silent tribute as the coroner’s vehicle drove away from the bridge.
He was working at the scene of the attack, where a huge cordon remains in place today as forensic cops collect evidence.
Seven people are dead and another 48 injured after three jihadis mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge, then stabbed people at random in Borough Market.
The horrific attack occurred just after 10pm last night as hundreds of people were enjoying a night out in the capital.
Harrowing photos have emerged showing the three attackers lying dead in the streets after their bloody killing spree was ended when they were gunned down by cops.
And today Prime Minister Theresa May delivered a firm warning to those who harbour extremists in this country today.
In what looked like a turning point in Britain’s terror policy, the PM said “enough is enough” during a televised speech from Number 10.
Meanwhile, a cab driver has spoken out about a heroic passenger who saved lives by using her body to barricade a restaurant door and stop one of the terrorists from attacking patrons.
Aksha Patel explained how a woman, who was part of a couple in his vehicle, acted as a barrier for “a few seconds” which meant that people were able to escape the rear entrance of the Black and Blue restaurant.
He told Sky News: “She knew they were bad people trying to break in. She managed to hold the door for a few seconds but they overpowered her.
“People managed to escape through the rear door so she saved maybe 20 people’s lives.”
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