Terror Attack in London

[UnionMillsNW]

Stabbings Around London Bridge Kill 2 in ‘Terrorist Incident’ (Published 2019)

The authorities said that several people were stabbed, two fatally, and that the police shot and killed a man who appeared to have been wearing “a hoax explosive device.”

www.nytimes.com

The attack happened this morning. Several people were stabbed before the attacker was shot by police. Stay vigilant my friends.

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[Ura-Ki]

Stabbings Around London Bridge Kill 2 in ‘Terrorist Incident’ (Published 2019)

The authorities said that several people were stabbed, two fatally, and that the police shot and killed a man who appeared to have been wearing “a hoax explosive device.”

www.nytimes.com

The attack happened this morning. Several people were stabbed before the attacker was shot by police. Stay vigilant my friends.

Knife Bans sure workin ain't they!

 

[Jcon268]

Two things I notice in this picture... guy on the right looks like he's flipping someone off. More importantly, I notice what look to be "gun free zone" signs on the traffic lights (maybe I'm wrong). Still trying to figure out who they think will be heeding these signs?

 

[User 1234]

I believe those are no right hand turn signs.

 

[Heywood]

I believe those are no right hand turn signs.

Isn't that the same thing??

 

[Mikej]

This link should work for those folks interested in the story, and not interested in having ads forced on you that support a rag like the NY times.

2 killed, 3 wounded in London Bridge stabbing; attacker killed by police

London's Metropolitan Police said the suspect was arrested in 2012 for "terrorism offenses" and released in December 2018.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Jcon268]

I believe those are no right hand turn signs.

I contemplated that too. I guess I'm used to them being more straight like this. It is London though, right?

 

[tac]

I believe those are no right hand turn signs.

Correct. There are NO gun-free zones in the UK - anywhere - only in countries where everybody has the Constitutional Right to have one.

 

[tac]

Two things I notice in this picture... guy on the right looks like he's flipping someone off. More importantly, I notice what look to be "gun free zone" signs on the traffic lights (maybe I'm wrong). Still trying to figure out who they think will be heeding these signs?

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He is pointing backwards with his thumb - more clear in the movie from which this is a still. Please stop thinking 'American' - this is the UK and the gesture you note is not commonly used.

 

[tac]

BTW, this took place in YOUR morning, not the UK's - it was just after 2pm here, and so far two innocent people are dead, and three more are critically injured.

 

[tac]

I contemplated that too. I guess I'm used to them being more straight like this. It is London though, right?

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American signs for America, and, you guessed it.......

 

[tac]

Knife Bans sure workin ain't they!

Only the law-abiding obey the laws.

 

[Jcon268]

He is pointing backwards with his thumb - more clear in the movie from which this is a still. Please stop thinking 'American' - this is the UK and the gesture you note is not commonly used.

American signs for America, and, you guessed it.......

Darn, I'll have to brush up on my UK signage.

 

[Jcon268]

BTW, this took place in YOUR morning, not the UK's - it was just after 2pm here, and so far two innocent people are dead, and three more are critically injured.

For having no guns, the UK seems to have it's fair share of violence. I always get irritated when people from over there try to throw the "gun violence" problem in our face. Yet over there it's acid and knife attacks regularly - as though those were preferable somehow to getting shot.

 

[Stomper]

Darn, I'll have to brush up on my UK signage.

Actually, those are international road signs.

 

[tac]

@Jcon268 - Please keep the soap-boxing politics out of this thread. It's hard enough at the best of times trying to keep the peace with some of the stuff that comes my way simply because it's different over here. If you can find a single post of my 5677 so far that mentions the 'gun violence problem' in the USA, I'll gladly refund your money.

Meanwhile, let's hear it for the brave citizens who sat on this MF until the police could get on with the street-cleaning.

 

[Jcon268]

Please keep the soap-boxing politics out of this thread. It's hard enough at the best of times trying to keep the peace with some of the stuff that comes my way simply because it's different over here. If you can find a single post of my 5677 so far that mentions the 'gun violence problem' in the USA, I'll gladly refund your money.

Meanwhile, let's hear it for the brave citizens who sat on this MF until the police could get on with the street-cleaning.

Soap-boxing politics... Ok. Nothing to do with politics, my friend. Sorry that wasn't directly aimed at you, though I should have been more clear. Glad to see people who respect firearms on the other side of the ocean. I digress. Hope those who haven't already succumbed to their injuries recover well.

 

[jbett98]

Looks like the guy is taking a phone picture, not flipping the bird.
First thing to do when a violent attack happens, get your phone out.

 

[Jcon268]

Looks like the guy is taking a phone picture, not flipping the bird.
First thing to do when a violent attack happens, get your phone out.

You're probably right this photo was a little blurry and I couldn't quite make out what he was doing.

This terrorist BS sucks. I wanted to go to the Christmas Tree lighting downtown tonight but it keeps flashing through my mind a few years back a guy rigged explosives near the ceremony. The FBI had him set up but I guess they're accomplishing their mission of frightening society. I'm not going to bring my pregnant wife downtown Portland this year unfortunately.

 

[11Charlie]

Lets keep this thread on topic. No political or religious content or it will get smashed.