London Faces Multiple Acts of Terrorism

London, England; July 7, 2005 was the first attacks targeting three subways and a double-decker bus killing 56 people and injuring seven hundred more. The attacks quickly pointed toward a European al Qaeda related group, who claimed responsibility. The investigation to prove this continues, but what is clear is that the men who committed the attacks were Islamic British nationals.

On July 21st there are another four bomb attacks. Just like the first set of attacks, they are located on three subways and one double-decker bus, unlike the first, the bombs failed to explode. The detonator blasts injure only one person. London is relieved and at the same time shaken even worse. The security and prevention tactics are strengthened.

The next day, in an underground station, police trying to keep the subways safe, identify a man dressed in a heavy coat; inappropriate for the hot weather. They order him to stop but he panics and runs and police accidentally kill an innocent Brazilian.

As of July 25th the police report having arrested a total of 5 people in relation to these crimes, but others are still at large.

More attacks in London and in major transportation systems around the world are feared, causing increased security measures and leery riders.

The war on terrorism continues.