So the events yesterday were eerily similar to the events of two weeks ago with the devices reported to be similar to the ones used then in terms of weight and size. Except this time only the detonator charges went off failing to set off the main explosives. Another failure was related to the suspects escaping, which in this moment of heightened security and increased public police presence is poor.
Suspect bombers fled tube stations chased by commuters yet still they managed to escape. Questions have to be asked about where the police were at the time (given the focus of attacks on the transport network, I'd have thought tube stations might be a priority). Sure, it's unreasonable to expect blanket police coverage as of course they can't be everywhere - but I've noticed one or two officers at most of the central stations recently so where were the ones at Warren St, if not at Oval and Shepherd's Bush which are a bit further out?
Apparently, armed police reacted quickly after reports that a man ran into University College Hospital near to Warren St tube station, but it seems like a case of locking the gate after the horse had bolted and there are no updates yet as to whether that man was finally caught. If you ask me, the officers who should have been outside that station were the ones who should have stopped that suspect, which would have saved the situation of armed police galloping into a hospital. Latest reports this morning are that a suspected bomber has been shot by police at Stockwell tube station but at the moment no further details are available.
I caught the overland train into Liverpool St this morning as I'm meeting friends for drinks tonight in Soho, so left my bike at home - hopefully there won't be too much disruption to the transport network.
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