TFL bosses 'not asked to install barriers' on London Bridge after attack in 2017 on Westminster Bridge
Lawyers have asked why nothing was put up after a maniac killed five in the Westminster Bridge attack in March 2017., which looks after roads and pavements on London Bridge, looks set to present an account which differs to the police version at the inquest.
A TfL spokesman told The Sun on Sunday: “We work closely with the police and rely on them for security advice. “At the time of the London Bridge and Borough Market attack, to the best of our understanding, there was no intelligence, threat assessment or suggestion that pedestrians on bridges may require protecting.Hero pulls passengers from wreckage after plane crashes into busy roadMIRACLE SURVIVALInside Amazon's 'destruction zone' where goods are burnt or dumped in landfillFARAGIE BARGIE“At no point was TfL asked to consider installing physical security measures on London Bridge.
“Following the attacks at this location, the Metropolitan Police installed temporary barriers on several London bridges.”The inquest continues.
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