7 Jul 2005 - Statement on terrorist attack in central London from Greenwich leaders
This statement was issued today by:
Chris Roberts, Leader of Greenwich Council
Father Michael Scanlon, St Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
Saaed Ahmad, Secretary of Greenwich Faith Forum
Dr Tariq Abasi, Director of Greenwich Islamic Centre
Chief Supt Peter Lowton, Borough Police Commander
Chris Roberts, Leader of Greenwich Council
Father Anthony Plummer, Chair of Greenwich Multi-Faith Forum
Vidya Misra, Secretary of Greenwich Hindu Temple
Mayriet Loh - London Lei Zang Si True Buddha School
Sewa Singh Nandhra, President of Ramgarhia Sikh Association and Chair of Greenwich Multi-Ethnic Group
Greenwich Council and the local community share the shock of other Londoners at the appalling terrorist attacks in central London today.
Deepest sympathy
Our sympathies are with all those who have suffered injuries and to the families of those killed or injured in the incidents.
Emergency response
Local councils in the capital have plans in place for responding to emergencies and Greenwich is playing its part to support the coordinated response by emergency services and local authorities.
Horror at violence
All of the communities in Greenwich share a feeling of horror at violence of this nature. These are the actions of an extreme minority who do not reflect in any way the views or sentiments of those faith communities based in Greenwich and the UK.
Chris Roberts, Leader of Greenwich Council
Father Michael Scanlon, St Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
Saaed Ahmad, Secretary of Greenwich Faith Forum
Dr Tariq Abasi, Director of Greenwich Islamic Centre
Chief Supt Peter Lowton, Borough Police Commander
Chris Roberts, Leader of Greenwich Council
Father Anthony Plummer, Chair of Greenwich Multi-Faith Forum
Vidya Misra, Secretary of Greenwich Hindu Temple
Mayriet Loh - London Lei Zang Si True Buddha School
Sewa Singh Nandhra, President of Ramgarhia Sikh Association and Chair of Greenwich Multi-Ethnic Group
Greenwich Council and the local community share the shock of other Londoners at the appalling terrorist attacks in central London today.
Deepest sympathy
Our sympathies are with all those who have suffered injuries and to the families of those killed or injured in the incidents.
Emergency response
Local councils in the capital have plans in place for responding to emergencies and Greenwich is playing its part to support the coordinated response by emergency services and local authorities.
Horror at violence
All of the communities in Greenwich share a feeling of horror at violence of this nature. These are the actions of an extreme minority who do not reflect in any way the views or sentiments of those faith communities based in Greenwich and the UK.