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London terror attack: Canadian Christine Archibald named as one of victims killed | London terror attack: Canadian Christine Archibald named as one of victims killed |
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Christine Archibald, a Canadian, has been named as one of the victims killed in the London terror attack. | Christine Archibald, a Canadian, has been named as one of the victims killed in the London terror attack. |
In a statement, her family said they were grieving the loss of their "beautiful, loving daughter and sister". | In a statement, her family said they were grieving the loss of their "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," they said. | "She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected," they said. |
"She lived this belief working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fiancé. She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death. | "She lived this belief working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fiancé. 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 labor or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you." | "Please honour her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your time and labor or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you." |
The family did not immediately release her age, and asked those who want to honour her to volunteer their time or donate to a homeless shelter. | |
Ms Archibald is the first person killed in the attack to be identified. | |
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "heartbroken" that a Canadian was among those killed. | Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "heartbroken" that a Canadian was among those killed. |
In a statement on Sunday, Mr Trudeau said: "Canada strongly condemns the senseless attack that took place last night in London, United Kingdom, which killed and injured many innocent people. | In a statement on Sunday, Mr Trudeau said: "Canada strongly condemns the senseless attack that took place last night in London, United Kingdom, which killed and injured many innocent people. |
"I am heartbroken that a Canadian is among those killed." | "I am heartbroken that a Canadian is among those killed." |
Seven people were killed and dozens 48 injured on Saturday night after a van drove into pedestrians on London Bridge before three men got out and began stabbing passersby. | |