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Women form human chain to honor victims of Westminster terrorist attack (PHOTOS, VIDEO) | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
Women of different faiths, races and backgrounds joined together on London’s Westminster Bridge, forming a human chain to show their solidarity for the victims of Wednesday’s terrorist attack in the city. | Women of different faiths, races and backgrounds joined together on London’s Westminster Bridge, forming a human chain to show their solidarity for the victims of Wednesday’s terrorist attack in the city. |
Sunday’s demonstration, organized by Women’s March on London, covered the length of the bridge, with participants wearing blue as a symbol of hope and peace. | Sunday’s demonstration, organized by Women’s March on London, covered the length of the bridge, with participants wearing blue as a symbol of hope and peace. |
The group, which included a large presence from the local Muslim community, participated in a minute’s silence at 4pm as Big Ben chimed. | The group, which included a large presence from the local Muslim community, participated in a minute’s silence at 4pm as Big Ben chimed. |
In a statement the organizers said it’s important that women unite as “tensions intensify in our communities.” | In a statement the organizers said it’s important that women unite as “tensions intensify in our communities.” |
Many praised the vigil online, describing it as a powerful moment. | Many praised the vigil online, describing it as a powerful moment. |
Four people were killed by Khalid Masood during the Westminster attack. He mowed down pedestrians on the bridge in his car – killing three and injuring dozens – before crashing into the railings in front of the Houses of Parliament. | Four people were killed by Khalid Masood during the Westminster attack. He mowed down pedestrians on the bridge in his car – killing three and injuring dozens – before crashing into the railings in front of the Houses of Parliament. |
He then fatally stabbed police officer Keith Palmer before being shot dead by police. | He then fatally stabbed police officer Keith Palmer before being shot dead by police. |
READ MORE: British police release image of Westminster terrorist attacker Khalid Masood | READ MORE: British police release image of Westminster terrorist attacker Khalid Masood |
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