City Hall celebrates the fourth anniversary of the attack on London Bridge UK News

City Hall today paid tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terrorist attack as the capital marks the fourth anniversary of this tragic event.

Eight people were killed on June 3, 2017, when terrorists slammed into pedestrians with a van on London Bridge before launching a knife attack in Borough Market.

Today London Assembly Speaker Andrew Boff said “London grows stronger every time it is put to the test” and “the wonderful spirit of our city will always prevail” as The Assembly marked the anniversary of the attack.

Mr Boff said: ‘On this day, four years ago, eight innocent people lost their lives in a terrorist attack on London Bridge. Today we remember them.

“The pain of losing a loved one does not ease over time. Our hearts go out to their families and friends on this day. ”

This morning, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan took part in a memorial service for the victims of the attack at Southwark Cathedral where he, along with the families of the victims and other VIPs, laid flowers in remembrance.

Mr Khan said: ‘On the fourth anniversary of the appalling terror attack on London Bridge, Londoners unite again to remember the victims, their loved ones and the heroic first responders who ran. towards danger in an attempt to save lives.

“This cowardly attack was aimed at fracturing our communities and destroying our way of life. It was not just an attack on London, but an attack on the freedoms and values ​​that are dear to us as Londoners. Despite the loss of eight precious lives, the unwavering spirit of our city reminds anyone who seeks 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 honor their memory by remaining united. I am proud that Londoners recognize that we have so much more in common than what divides us and I know we will help heal our great city by staying true to the values ​​that unite us.