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London attack victims: Australian nurse 'killed as she ran to help others' London attack victims: Australian nurse 'killed as she ran to help others'
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A 28-year-old Australian nurse who ran to help others during the London Bridge terror atrocity has been identified by her family as one of the seven people killed.A 28-year-old Australian nurse who ran to help others during the London Bridge terror atrocity has been identified by her family as one of the seven people killed.
Kirsty Boden, 28, from Loxton, South Australia, who was working as a theatre recovery nurse at Guy’s hospital in London, is the third victim to be named.Kirsty Boden, 28, from Loxton, South Australia, who was working as a theatre recovery nurse at Guy’s hospital in London, is the third victim to be named.
“As she ran towards danger, in an effort to help people on the bridge, Kirsty sadly lost her life,” her family said in a statement.“As she ran towards danger, in an effort to help people on the bridge, Kirsty sadly lost her life,” her family said in a statement.
Boden is one of four Australians said to have been caught up in the terror attack. There are still fears for missing Australian nanny Sara Zelenak, 21. A French citizen was also killed, foreign affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said.Boden is one of four Australians said to have been caught up in the terror attack. There are still fears for missing Australian nanny Sara Zelenak, 21. A French citizen was also killed, foreign affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said.
As the process of identifying victims continues, Spanish authorities who are awaiting news of Ignacio Echeverria, a 39-year-old missing HSBC employee, are said to have questioned the length of time it is taking to confirm identities.As the process of identifying victims continues, Spanish authorities who are awaiting news of Ignacio Echeverria, a 39-year-old missing HSBC employee, are said to have questioned the length of time it is taking to confirm identities.
According to the Spanish daily El País, the country’s foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, spoke to the UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, on Monday, saying that the process needed to be speeded up so as not to “add to the pain and anguish of the families”. Johnson reportedly told Dastis procedures had been followed to prevent misidentification.According to the Spanish daily El País, the country’s foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, spoke to the UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, on Monday, saying that the process needed to be speeded up so as not to “add to the pain and anguish of the families”. Johnson reportedly told Dastis procedures had been followed to prevent misidentification.
The paper said the sister of the missing Spaniard had been unable to see any of the victims’ bodies so far.The paper said the sister of the missing Spaniard had been unable to see any of the victims’ bodies so far.
As well as Boden, two other victims have been named by family members – Canadian Christine Archibald, 30, and Londoner James McMullan, 32.As well as Boden, two other victims have been named by family members – Canadian Christine Archibald, 30, and Londoner James McMullan, 32.
On Monday the family ofMcMullan, who had been on a night out, said they believed he was among the victims. Although his body has not been formally identified, his sister Melanie McMullan said in a tearful statement that his bank card was found on a body at the scene, and that the family expected official confirmation on Wednesday. On Monday the family of McMullan, who had been on a night out, said they believed he was among the victims. Although his body has not been formally identified, his sister Melanie McMullan said in a tearful statement that his bank card was found on a body at the scene, and that the family expected official confirmation on Wednesday.
McMullan was described by his sister as “someone who put friends and family above all else”. She insisted that the family would not be drawn into hatred by the atrocity. “While our pain will never diminish, it is important for us to carry on with our lives in direct opposition to those who would try to destroy us, and remember that hatred is the refuge of small-minded individuals, and will only breed more,” she said. “This is not a course we will follow, despite our loss.”McMullan was described by his sister as “someone who put friends and family above all else”. She insisted that the family would not be drawn into hatred by the atrocity. “While our pain will never diminish, it is important for us to carry on with our lives in direct opposition to those who would try to destroy us, and remember that hatred is the refuge of small-minded individuals, and will only breed more,” she said. “This is not a course we will follow, despite our loss.”
Kirsty BodenKirsty Boden
Boden had been working in London since 2013. In a statement, her family said: “Kirsty was loved and adored by her family, friends and boyfriend. She was the most outgoing, kind and generous person who loved to help people. Helping people was what she loved to do in her job as a nurse and in her daily life.Boden had been working in London since 2013. In a statement, her family said: “Kirsty was loved and adored by her family, friends and boyfriend. She was the most outgoing, kind and generous person who loved to help people. Helping people was what she loved to do in her job as a nurse and in her daily life.
“As she ran towards danger, in an effort to help people on the bridge, Kirsty sadly lost her life. We are so proud of Kirsty’s brave actions which demonstrate how selfless, caring and heroic she was, not only on that night, but throughout all of her life. Kirsty – we love you and we will miss you dearly.”“As she ran towards danger, in an effort to help people on the bridge, Kirsty sadly lost her life. We are so proud of Kirsty’s brave actions which demonstrate how selfless, caring and heroic she was, not only on that night, but throughout all of her life. Kirsty – we love you and we will miss you dearly.”
She was a keen traveller and in a blog described herself as “just your average dreamer, with a full-time job and a constant longing to go where I haven’t been”. Recent posts were from Milan, Sofia, Lisbon and Kiev, for the 2017 Eurovision song contest. Urging others to travel, she had written: “At the risk of sounding cliche, life is short and we should all use the time we have wisely,” The Age reported.She was a keen traveller and in a blog described herself as “just your average dreamer, with a full-time job and a constant longing to go where I haven’t been”. Recent posts were from Milan, Sofia, Lisbon and Kiev, for the 2017 Eurovision song contest. Urging others to travel, she had written: “At the risk of sounding cliche, life is short and we should all use the time we have wisely,” The Age reported.
Paying tribute, Dame Eileen Sills, chief nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation trust said: “Kirsty was an outstanding nurse and a hugely valued member of the staff team in Theatres Recovery, described by her colleagues as ‘one in a million’ who always went the extra mile for the patients in her care.”Paying tribute, Dame Eileen Sills, chief nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation trust said: “Kirsty was an outstanding nurse and a hugely valued member of the staff team in Theatres Recovery, described by her colleagues as ‘one in a million’ who always went the extra mile for the patients in her care.”
James McMullanJames McMullan
James McMullan, from Hackney in east London, had not been seen since he stepped out of the Barrowboy and Banker pub on Borough High Street for a cigarette five minutes before the attackers crashed their van directly outside.James McMullan, from Hackney in east London, had not been seen since he stepped out of the Barrowboy and Banker pub on Borough High Street for a cigarette five minutes before the attackers crashed their van directly outside.
Melissa McMullan had posted an appeal for information about her “amazing and incredibly talented big brother” on social media. She said he had been meeting up with school friends and had not been home or in contact since the attack. Friends had checked hospitals without success. The Londoner was about to launch an e-learning business.Melissa McMullan had posted an appeal for information about her “amazing and incredibly talented big brother” on social media. She said he had been meeting up with school friends and had not been home or in contact since the attack. Friends had checked hospitals without success. The Londoner was about to launch an e-learning business.
Reading a statement announcing that James was believed to be among the victims after his bank card was found on one of those killed, Melissa, 30, said: “From his friends who were with him on the night, they want everyone to know what a generous and caring friend he was. Words will never be able to match his essence. There will only ever be one James. Nowhere else will you find such humour and unique personality and someone who puts friends and family above all else. He was an inspiration.”Reading a statement announcing that James was believed to be among the victims after his bank card was found on one of those killed, Melissa, 30, said: “From his friends who were with him on the night, they want everyone to know what a generous and caring friend he was. Words will never be able to match his essence. There will only ever be one James. Nowhere else will you find such humour and unique personality and someone who puts friends and family above all else. He was an inspiration.”
Christine ArchibaldChristine Archibald
A Canadian victim was named by her family as Christine Archibald, from Castlegar, British Columbia. After graduating in social work from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, she had worked at a homeless shelter. In a statement, her family said: “We grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected.A Canadian victim was named by her family as Christine Archibald, from Castlegar, British Columbia. After graduating in social work from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, she had worked at a homeless shelter. In a statement, her family said: “We grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected.
“She lived this belief, working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fiance. She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death. Please honour her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your time and labour or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you.”“She lived this belief, working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fiance. She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death. Please honour her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your time and labour or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you.”
Archibald was with her fiance, Tyler Ferguson, when she died. His sister, Cassie Ferguson, told CBC News: “He is broken into a million pieces. He held her and watched her die in his arms.”Archibald was with her fiance, Tyler Ferguson, when she died. His sister, Cassie Ferguson, told CBC News: “He is broken into a million pieces. He held her and watched her die in his arms.”
Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, said he was heartbroken at the news. “We grieve with the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, and wish all those injured a speedy and full recovery,” he said.Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, said he was heartbroken at the news. “We grieve with the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, and wish all those injured a speedy and full recovery,” he said.
“Londoners and people across the United Kingdom have always displayed strength and resilience in the face of adversity. We recently witnessed this after the attacks in Manchester and in the Westminster area of London. This time will be no different.”“Londoners and people across the United Kingdom have always displayed strength and resilience in the face of adversity. We recently witnessed this after the attacks in Manchester and in the Westminster area of London. This time will be no different.”
French victimsFrench victims
Two French citizens are missing and another is confirmed dead, France’s foreign minister has said. Jean-Yves Le Drian told a press conference at the French embassy in London on Monday that six French nationals remained in hospital, including four in a critical condition. Two have been discharged.Two French citizens are missing and another is confirmed dead, France’s foreign minister has said. Jean-Yves Le Drian told a press conference at the French embassy in London on Monday that six French nationals remained in hospital, including four in a critical condition. Two have been discharged.
French media on Tuesday named the victim as Alexandre Pigeard, 27, from Normandy, who moved to London two-and-a-half years ago and was working on Saturday night at Borough market restaurant called Borough Bistro.French media on Tuesday named the victim as Alexandre Pigeard, 27, from Normandy, who moved to London two-and-a-half years ago and was working on Saturday night at Borough market restaurant called Borough Bistro.
La Manche Libre quoted residents from Pigeard’s home town, Colleville-Montgomery near Caen as saying his death had been confirmed by the mayor. “He was a kid who wanted to succeed, who loved life,” one resident told the newspaper.La Manche Libre quoted residents from Pigeard’s home town, Colleville-Montgomery near Caen as saying his death had been confirmed by the mayor. “He was a kid who wanted to succeed, who loved life,” one resident told the newspaper.
The paper said he was a familiar figure in Caen, where he had worked in a number of bars before leaving for the UK. The mother of Vincent Le Berre, a French bar manager at Boro Bistro in Borough market, earlier told Le Telegramme that her son believed a colleague of his, Alexandre, had been killed at the bar.The paper said he was a familiar figure in Caen, where he had worked in a number of bars before leaving for the UK. The mother of Vincent Le Berre, a French bar manager at Boro Bistro in Borough market, earlier told Le Telegramme that her son believed a colleague of his, Alexandre, had been killed at the bar.
Le Drian said on Monday he had wanted to come to London “to show that France is at Britain’s side. “The UK has been hit for the third time in less than three months by a terrorist attack. We wanted to show our solidarity to all families of the victims and show we are all concerned by this, and to express our profound compassion.”Le Drian said on Monday he had wanted to come to London “to show that France is at Britain’s side. “The UK has been hit for the third time in less than three months by a terrorist attack. We wanted to show our solidarity to all families of the victims and show we are all concerned by this, and to express our profound compassion.”
One of the missing French citizens was reported to be Xavier Thomas, who has not been seen since Saturday night. His girlfriend, Christine Delcros, was seriously injured. Her sister, Nathalie Cros Brohan, posted online that that she was on her way to London to visit Christine in hospital. She appealed for anyone with news of Thomas to get in touch, adding: “We are terribly worried.”One of the missing French citizens was reported to be Xavier Thomas, who has not been seen since Saturday night. His girlfriend, Christine Delcros, was seriously injured. Her sister, Nathalie Cros Brohan, posted online that that she was on her way to London to visit Christine in hospital. She appealed for anyone with news of Thomas to get in touch, adding: “We are terribly worried.”
On Tuesday, Scotland Yard appealed for information about the 45-year-old, saying they thought it was possible he had been hit by the van and thrown into the Thames.On Tuesday, Scotland Yard appealed for information about the 45-year-old, saying they thought it was possible he had been hit by the van and thrown into the Thames.
A statement released by the Metropolitan police read: “Xavier was in London for the weekend with his girlfriend. They were walking south over London Bridge at around the time the attack started ... Specialist officers from the Marine Police Unit and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have been searching the river since the night of the attack.”A statement released by the Metropolitan police read: “Xavier was in London for the weekend with his girlfriend. They were walking south over London Bridge at around the time the attack started ... Specialist officers from the Marine Police Unit and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have been searching the river since the night of the attack.”
A second Frenchman, Sébastien Bélanger, was reported to be missing by his girlfriend, Gerda Bennet, in a series of online posts. Bennet, who works as a bartender in Hoxton in the east of the city, said her boyfriend had been at London Bridge with friends on Saturday night and had not been seen since.A second Frenchman, Sébastien Bélanger, was reported to be missing by his girlfriend, Gerda Bennet, in a series of online posts. Bennet, who works as a bartender in Hoxton in the east of the city, said her boyfriend had been at London Bridge with friends on Saturday night and had not been seen since.
Appealing for information, she said she had called his number repeatedly but had heard no news. “My heart is broken and I wish no one in this world could feel what I feel now,” she wrote. On Sunday the French president, Emmanuel Macron, spoke to the families of some of the French victims wounded in the attack.Appealing for information, she said she had called his number repeatedly but had heard no news. “My heart is broken and I wish no one in this world could feel what I feel now,” she wrote. On Sunday the French president, Emmanuel Macron, spoke to the families of some of the French victims wounded in the attack.
A friend of Bélanger’s, who was with him on Saturday night, posted an appeal for information on his whereabouts on Facebook.A friend of Bélanger’s, who was with him on Saturday night, posted an appeal for information on his whereabouts on Facebook.
Ignacio EcheverríaIgnacio Echeverría
Spanish authorities are trying to trace Ignacio Echeverría, a 39-year-old from Madrid who works for HSBC in London. He has not been seen since the attack on Saturday night.Spanish authorities are trying to trace Ignacio Echeverría, a 39-year-old from Madrid who works for HSBC in London. He has not been seen since the attack on Saturday night.
He had apparently been skateboarding in a park with friends when he stopped to help a woman who had been injured in the atrocity. His family have put out an appeal on Facebook, but are still awaiting news. Spain’s interior minister, Juan Ignacio Zoido, told the Cadena Ser radio station that Echeverría “could be among” those who were injured in the attack and who were still being treated in hospital.He had apparently been skateboarding in a park with friends when he stopped to help a woman who had been injured in the atrocity. His family have put out an appeal on Facebook, but are still awaiting news. Spain’s interior minister, Juan Ignacio Zoido, told the Cadena Ser radio station that Echeverría “could be among” those who were injured in the attack and who were still being treated in hospital.
Echeverría’s brother Joaquín, who is using Facebook to appeal for information, said the family had been asked for his fingerprints, adding: “That’s not a good sign.”Echeverría’s brother Joaquín, who is using Facebook to appeal for information, said the family had been asked for his fingerprints, adding: “That’s not a good sign.”
Sara ZelenakSara Zelenak
There are concerns for Australian Sara Zelenak, 21, reportedly last seen running from the attack on London Bridge, where she became separated from friends. She works as a nanny and has not been in contact with family or friends since the incident, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported. The station said Australian consular staff in London were working with her friends to try to track her down. Her family said they were “bracing for the worst”.There are concerns for Australian Sara Zelenak, 21, reportedly last seen running from the attack on London Bridge, where she became separated from friends. She works as a nanny and has not been in contact with family or friends since the incident, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported. The station said Australian consular staff in London were working with her friends to try to track her down. Her family said they were “bracing for the worst”.
She was supposed to be babysitting on Saturday night but there was a last-minute change of plan. Her stepfather, Mark Wallace, said her mother, Julie, was travelling to London. “I feel terrible, I can’t think. Authorities in London can’t give any information, they are in a terror lockdown, so there’s just no ability to find out or get any information ... She’s been gone for 48 hours and no one has seen or heard from her,” he said.She was supposed to be babysitting on Saturday night but there was a last-minute change of plan. Her stepfather, Mark Wallace, said her mother, Julie, was travelling to London. “I feel terrible, I can’t think. Authorities in London can’t give any information, they are in a terror lockdown, so there’s just no ability to find out or get any information ... She’s been gone for 48 hours and no one has seen or heard from her,” he said.
Her mother, Julie Wallace, told Australian radio station 97.3FM her daughter had been travelling in Europe since March, and was working as an au pair in London. She said her daughter had been at Westminster the day before Khalid Masood killed five in a car and knife rampage , and had also planned to go to the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, where suicide bomber Salman Abedi murdered 22 victims.Her mother, Julie Wallace, told Australian radio station 97.3FM her daughter had been travelling in Europe since March, and was working as an au pair in London. She said her daughter had been at Westminster the day before Khalid Masood killed five in a car and knife rampage , and had also planned to go to the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, where suicide bomber Salman Abedi murdered 22 victims.
“Everything, she’s just missed,” said her mother.“Everything, she’s just missed,” said her mother.
British Transport Police officerBritish Transport Police officer
Among the 48 injured were four police officers, including a British Transport Police officer who confronted the terrorists with nothing more than a baton. Theresa May said many of the wounded sustained life-threatening injuries, while the NHS said at least 21 people were in a critical condition.Among the 48 injured were four police officers, including a British Transport Police officer who confronted the terrorists with nothing more than a baton. Theresa May said many of the wounded sustained life-threatening injuries, while the NHS said at least 21 people were in a critical condition.
The BTP chief constable, Paul Crowther, said he had visited his colleague in hospital and said he “showed enormous courage in the face of danger, as did many others who were at the scene and rushed to help”.The BTP chief constable, Paul Crowther, said he had visited his colleague in hospital and said he “showed enormous courage in the face of danger, as did many others who were at the scene and rushed to help”.
“Although he is seriously unwell, he was able to recount how he faced the attackers armed only with his baton, outside London Bridge station. For an officer who only joined us less than two years ago, the bravery he showed was outstanding and makes me extremely proud.”“Although he is seriously unwell, he was able to recount how he faced the attackers armed only with his baton, outside London Bridge station. For an officer who only joined us less than two years ago, the bravery he showed was outstanding and makes me extremely proud.”
A Metropolitan police officer, a rugby player based in Southwark, was off duty and having a drink with friends when he was stabbed tackling one of the three attackers. He is in a serious condition. The Met police commissioner, Cressida Dick, said: “My understanding is that, without hesitation, wearing his normal clothes, he dived in and tried to assist, and he I’m afraid was himself severely injured, but utterly heroic.”A Metropolitan police officer, a rugby player based in Southwark, was off duty and having a drink with friends when he was stabbed tackling one of the three attackers. He is in a serious condition. The Met police commissioner, Cressida Dick, said: “My understanding is that, without hesitation, wearing his normal clothes, he dived in and tried to assist, and he I’m afraid was himself severely injured, but utterly heroic.”
A further two Met officers were hurt while on duty, one a plain clothes officer who received stitches to a head injury, and a uniformed officer who received an injury to his arm.A further two Met officers were hurt while on duty, one a plain clothes officer who received stitches to a head injury, and a uniformed officer who received an injury to his arm.
Man hit by police bulletMan hit by police bullet
Mark Rowley, the Met police assistant commissioner, said a member of the public was shot as officers tried to neutralise the terrorists with an “unprecedented” level of gunfire. Speaking at a press conference, Rowley said the individual was being treated in hospital but was not in a critical condition.Mark Rowley, the Met police assistant commissioner, said a member of the public was shot as officers tried to neutralise the terrorists with an “unprecedented” level of gunfire. Speaking at a press conference, Rowley said the individual was being treated in hospital but was not in a critical condition.
He said eight armed officers discharged about 50 bullets as they tried to stop the three knife-wielding attackers.He said eight armed officers discharged about 50 bullets as they tried to stop the three knife-wielding attackers.
Dr Malik Ramadhan, a senior doctor at the Royal London hospital, told the Guardian the man was shot in the head but was expected to make a full recovery. “We had one gunshot wound. There’s a patient in this hospital who’s been shot in the head; a man. He’s absolutely not dying. Our expectation is that he will make a full recovery,” said Ramadhan, the divisional director for trauma at the hospital.Dr Malik Ramadhan, a senior doctor at the Royal London hospital, told the Guardian the man was shot in the head but was expected to make a full recovery. “We had one gunshot wound. There’s a patient in this hospital who’s been shot in the head; a man. He’s absolutely not dying. Our expectation is that he will make a full recovery,” said Ramadhan, the divisional director for trauma at the hospital.
Daniel O’NeillDaniel O’Neill
The mother of one of the victims, 23-year-old Daniel O’Neill, has told of her son’s experience. “He just stepped outside the bar for a second and a man ran up to him and said ‘this is for my family, this is for Islam’, and stuck a knife straight in him. He’s got a 7in scar going from his belly round to his back,” Elizabeth O’Neill told reporters outside King’s College hospital.The mother of one of the victims, 23-year-old Daniel O’Neill, has told of her son’s experience. “He just stepped outside the bar for a second and a man ran up to him and said ‘this is for my family, this is for Islam’, and stuck a knife straight in him. He’s got a 7in scar going from his belly round to his back,” Elizabeth O’Neill told reporters outside King’s College hospital.
“The man ran away, Daniel headed back into the pub, there were shots fired, everybody was told to lie down, and then they were told to go downstairs in the bar. At this stage, Daniel’s friend had put a tourniquet on him and was holding pressure there. He was brought downstairs – parts of that he doesn’t remember – and then the police were there and brought him in their car to the hospital.”“The man ran away, Daniel headed back into the pub, there were shots fired, everybody was told to lie down, and then they were told to go downstairs in the bar. At this stage, Daniel’s friend had put a tourniquet on him and was holding pressure there. He was brought downstairs – parts of that he doesn’t remember – and then the police were there and brought him in their car to the hospital.”
O’Neill said her son could talk but was in shock. “These people say they are doing this in the name of God, which is an absolute joke. They are callous, they are barbaric and they are absolute cowards. We will carry on as normal,” she said.O’Neill said her son could talk but was in shock. “These people say they are doing this in the name of God, which is an absolute joke. They are callous, they are barbaric and they are absolute cowards. We will carry on as normal,” she said.
London hospitals, including King’s College hospital, the Royal London and St Thomas’s confirmed they were among those treating the injured, though a number had now been discharged.London hospitals, including King’s College hospital, the Royal London and St Thomas’s confirmed they were among those treating the injured, though a number had now been discharged.
Geoff HoGeoff Ho
Geoff Ho, the Sunday Express business editor, was taken to intensive care after being stabbed in the throat when he tried to help a wounded bouncer. He was filmed being led away from the scene by a police officer, clutching his neck and with his shirt off.Geoff Ho, the Sunday Express business editor, was taken to intensive care after being stabbed in the throat when he tried to help a wounded bouncer. He was filmed being led away from the scene by a police officer, clutching his neck and with his shirt off.
According to the Mirror, he wrote on Facebook: “Don’t know whether it was stupid or noble to jump in and break up the fight outside the Southwark Tavern, but two a***s trying to do over the lone bouncer on the door isn’t happening on my watch.”According to the Mirror, he wrote on Facebook: “Don’t know whether it was stupid or noble to jump in and break up the fight outside the Southwark Tavern, but two a***s trying to do over the lone bouncer on the door isn’t happening on my watch.”
His friend Isabelle Oderberg tweeted: “We have found Geoff. He is in intensive care.” She told the Melbourne newspaper the Age: “He is actually a martial artist and I wouldn’t be surprised if he would have stood up and been counted because he’s just that type of person.”His friend Isabelle Oderberg tweeted: “We have found Geoff. He is in intensive care.” She told the Melbourne newspaper the Age: “He is actually a martial artist and I wouldn’t be surprised if he would have stood up and been counted because he’s just that type of person.”
From his hospital bed, Ho wrote: “The bastard in the Arsenal shirt came at me first. I think I got a hit in on one of them, but either he or his accomplice got me with a shot to the throat.”From his hospital bed, Ho wrote: “The bastard in the Arsenal shirt came at me first. I think I got a hit in on one of them, but either he or his accomplice got me with a shot to the throat.”
This morning Ho tweeted:This morning Ho tweeted:
Thank you every one for the best wishes. I got out of surgery yesterday and am on the mend.Thank you every one for the best wishes. I got out of surgery yesterday and am on the mend.
Antonis FilisAntonis Filis
Antonis Filis, a Greek national who works in London, is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the kidney. Greece’s state news agency said Filis, who also sustained head injuries, had been with his girlfriend in Borough Market.Antonis Filis, a Greek national who works in London, is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the kidney. Greece’s state news agency said Filis, who also sustained head injuries, had been with his girlfriend in Borough Market.
According to Greek local media, Filis’ parents, Giorgos and Grazia-Maria, heard the news from his girlfriend. Filis lived close to Borough Market and his father sent a message to check that he was all right. “We didn’t get an answer, and then a little while later we saw a call come in from his phone. A girl said: ‘Don’t worry, he is well, he has been injured,’” Giorgos Filis told Lamia Report, a news outlet in the central Greek town.According to Greek local media, Filis’ parents, Giorgos and Grazia-Maria, heard the news from his girlfriend. Filis lived close to Borough Market and his father sent a message to check that he was all right. “We didn’t get an answer, and then a little while later we saw a call come in from his phone. A girl said: ‘Don’t worry, he is well, he has been injured,’” Giorgos Filis told Lamia Report, a news outlet in the central Greek town.
“I wouldn’t wish it on any parent to be faced with the feeling that we had … he stared at death in the face … he said they were aiming for his carotid – with God’s help and with him throwing up his hand [in front of his face], he was hit on the head. If it had been a little bit lower we don’t know what would have happened.”“I wouldn’t wish it on any parent to be faced with the feeling that we had … he stared at death in the face … he said they were aiming for his carotid – with God’s help and with him throwing up his hand [in front of his face], he was hit on the head. If it had been a little bit lower we don’t know what would have happened.”
Filis required eight stitches to his head and several hours of surgery after being knifed in the kidney. His father said he was now out of danger.Filis required eight stitches to his head and several hours of surgery after being knifed in the kidney. His father said he was now out of danger.
Brett FreemanBrett Freeman
Brett Freeman, from Dagenham, east London, was stabbed four times according to friend Darren Mole. Mole posted on Twitter:Brett Freeman, from Dagenham, east London, was stabbed four times according to friend Darren Mole. Mole posted on Twitter:
Just woke up to find a friend of mine stabbed 4 times in the #LondonBridge terror attack. All on your watch @SadiqKhan 😡 time to resignJust woke up to find a friend of mine stabbed 4 times in the #LondonBridge terror attack. All on your watch @SadiqKhan 😡 time to resign
Mole posted a picture of Freeman in his hospital bed.Mole posted a picture of Freeman in his hospital bed.
He's a soldier 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/XTeaPvjr8MHe's a soldier 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/XTeaPvjr8M
Candice Hedge, 31Candice Hedge, 31
Kim del Toro, the mother of Candice Hedge from Australia who was named as one of those hurt in the attack, told Fairfax Media that her daughter had received emergency surgery at St Thomas’s hospital, and said: “She is going to be fine, thank goodness.”Kim del Toro, the mother of Candice Hedge from Australia who was named as one of those hurt in the attack, told Fairfax Media that her daughter had received emergency surgery at St Thomas’s hospital, and said: “She is going to be fine, thank goodness.”
The Brisbane Courier Mail said Hedge had finished her waiting shift at Elliot’s restaurant and was having a drink at the bar when a man came up behind her, grabbed her head and slashed at her throat.The Brisbane Courier Mail said Hedge had finished her waiting shift at Elliot’s restaurant and was having a drink at the bar when a man came up behind her, grabbed her head and slashed at her throat.
Del Toro said Hedge had been at the bar with her boyfriend, Luke, when “he heard some commotion out the front and went out to see what was going on”.Del Toro said Hedge had been at the bar with her boyfriend, Luke, when “he heard some commotion out the front and went out to see what was going on”.
“He saw some men with knives coming toward them, and he ran back inside to see where Candice was.”“He saw some men with knives coming toward them, and he ran back inside to see where Candice was.”
She said he had been unable to find her, and the police had yelled for everyone to stay down. He had then seen his girlfriend running towards him, holding her bleeding neck.She said he had been unable to find her, and the police had yelled for everyone to stay down. He had then seen his girlfriend running towards him, holding her bleeding neck.
Del Toro said her daughter had been able to make a Skype call on Sunday morning. “She couldn’t speak, but I got to see her and she gave me the thumbs up, so I knew that she was OK.”Del Toro said her daughter had been able to make a Skype call on Sunday morning. “She couldn’t speak, but I got to see her and she gave me the thumbs up, so I knew that she was OK.”
Hedge also posted on Facebook to reassure friends, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. She wrote: “I’m doing OK. Still in hospital, but all in the clear. I really can’t talk. The f----- stabbed me in the neck. Don’t worry too much. I love you all.”Hedge also posted on Facebook to reassure friends, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. She wrote: “I’m doing OK. Still in hospital, but all in the clear. I really can’t talk. The f----- stabbed me in the neck. Don’t worry too much. I love you all.”
The Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, said on Monday the government believed three Australians had been caught up in the attacks.The Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, said on Monday the government believed three Australians had been caught up in the attacks.
Andrew MorrisonAndrew Morrison
In a video posted on Reddit, Morrison, from Darwin, Australia, who had a blood-stained cloth wrapped around his neck, said he had been stabbed after leaving Belushi’s bar where he had been watching the Champions League final.In a video posted on Reddit, Morrison, from Darwin, Australia, who had a blood-stained cloth wrapped around his neck, said he had been stabbed after leaving Belushi’s bar where he had been watching the Champions League final.
“All of a sudden this guy comes up with a knife … I push him off. I walk into a pub and say: ‘Someone help me, I’ve been stabbed,’” he said on the video.“All of a sudden this guy comes up with a knife … I push him off. I walk into a pub and say: ‘Someone help me, I’ve been stabbed,’” he said on the video.
Morrison’s sister Katrina told the NT News the family was just happy he was safe. “Yes, my brother was involved,” she said. “We’re currently sorting out his flight home.”Morrison’s sister Katrina told the NT News the family was just happy he was safe. “Yes, my brother was involved,” she said. “We’re currently sorting out his flight home.”
Oliver Dowling and Marie BondevilleOliver Dowling and Marie Bondeville
Oliver Dowling, 32, from Christchurch, New Zealand, was recovering from four hours of surgery after being stabbed in the face, neck and stomach.Oliver Dowling, 32, from Christchurch, New Zealand, was recovering from four hours of surgery after being stabbed in the face, neck and stomach.
According to the New Zealand Herald, his sister Freddy posted on Facebook: “Doctors are very happy with how he’s come out the other side. A massive thanks to the University of London hospital for their tireless efforts in helping my brother out!”According to the New Zealand Herald, his sister Freddy posted on Facebook: “Doctors are very happy with how he’s come out the other side. A massive thanks to the University of London hospital for their tireless efforts in helping my brother out!”
The 32-year-old’s girlfriend, Marie Bondeville, was also injured, she wrote, adding: “Marie has been in surgery at another hospital but unfortunately we haven’t been able to find out how she is due to not being immediate family.”The 32-year-old’s girlfriend, Marie Bondeville, was also injured, she wrote, adding: “Marie has been in surgery at another hospital but unfortunately we haven’t been able to find out how she is due to not being immediate family.”
Roy LarnerRoy Larner
Larner, 47, from Peckham, was stabbed eight times as he fought with the trio of attackers at the Black & Blue bar in Borough Market. They shouted: “This is for Allah” and “Islam, Islam, Islam,” he told The Sun. He said he shouted back: “Fuck you, I’m Millwall,” before trying to punch them.Larner, 47, from Peckham, was stabbed eight times as he fought with the trio of attackers at the Black & Blue bar in Borough Market. They shouted: “This is for Allah” and “Islam, Islam, Islam,” he told The Sun. He said he shouted back: “Fuck you, I’m Millwall,” before trying to punch them.
Other victimsOther victims
A spokesman for Spain’s foreign ministry told the Associated Press that a Spanish man had been treated in hospital for wounds described as not serious.A spokesman for Spain’s foreign ministry told the Associated Press that a Spanish man had been treated in hospital for wounds described as not serious.
Two German nationals were among the injured, according to Germany’s interior ministry.Two German nationals were among the injured, according to Germany’s interior ministry.
Six women and eight men were taken to King’s College hospital in south London and one patient had since been discharged, a spokesman said. The Royal London hospital in east London was continuing to treat 12 people, Barts health NHS trust said.Six women and eight men were taken to King’s College hospital in south London and one patient had since been discharged, a spokesman said. The Royal London hospital in east London was continuing to treat 12 people, Barts health NHS trust said.
A spokeswoman for Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS foundation trust said it had treated nine patients at St Thomas’s – six men and three women. Five had since been discharged and four – two men and two women – had been admitted.A spokeswoman for Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS foundation trust said it had treated nine patients at St Thomas’s – six men and three women. Five had since been discharged and four – two men and two women – had been admitted.
A rest centre was set up at London South Bank University where volunteers from the British Red Cross were helping those affected, Southwark council said.A rest centre was set up at London South Bank University where volunteers from the British Red Cross were helping those affected, Southwark council said.
The British Red Cross said: “Six volunteers are on hand to provide practical and emotional support to any residents displaced following last night’s attack.”The British Red Cross said: “Six volunteers are on hand to provide practical and emotional support to any residents displaced following last night’s attack.”
Of the 48 people admitted to five London hospitals following the attack, 32 still remained, NHS England said on Tuesday. The number of those in a critical condition fell to 15 from 18 on Monday, and 21 initially.Of the 48 people admitted to five London hospitals following the attack, 32 still remained, NHS England said on Tuesday. The number of those in a critical condition fell to 15 from 18 on Monday, and 21 initially.