London marked the 25th anniversary of a series of nail bomb attacks by neo-Nazi David Copland that targeted Black, Asian, and LGBT communities in Brixton, Brick Lane, and Soho. The attacks resulted in 48 people injured and heightened racial tensions. Commemorative events included a tribute at the Ritzy Cinema and a community gathering in Brixton, emphasizing solidarity and remembrance. Claudia Webbe, former CEO of Westminster Race Equality Council, reflected on her efforts with the police during the crisis, underscoring the lasting impact of the attacks.
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25 years ago today, a nail bomb exploded in the heart of Brixton town centre on a busy Saturday afternoon injuring 48 people in a despicable act of hatred Today we came together to remember & to stand in solidarity against hate Love is always stronger than hate 17-24-30 https://t.co/eARVYGUTNX
25 yrs ago I was CEO of Westminster Race Equality Council ▪️London was hit by far-right terrorism and fascism ▪️Bombs packed with nails were set to kill Black, Asian & LGBTQ+ in Brixton, Brick Lane & Soho I worked hard with the police to end this; I was there I’ll never forget
London prepares to remember the 25th anniversary of deadly nailbomb attacks https://t.co/7zUTPDVW0w
Today marks 25 years since the Brixton nail bomb attack. Thank you to @RitzyCinema for this moving tribute. There’s a community gathering in Brixton at 6pm this evening led by @NationalHCAW to remember and stand together in solidarity. Love is stronger than hate. https://t.co/pPCHLtTzLa
It has been 25 years since Black, Asian & LGBT communities in Brixton, Brick Lane & Soho were terrorised by a neo-Nazi nail-bomber, who wanted to start a "racial war". Today we remember those killed and injured. We must stay vigilant and united against the far right.
From tomorrow, and for the following 14 days, I will be recounting the events of April 1999 when Nazi David Copland planted nail bombs across the capital. I will trace his movements, the police investigation and the heroes who acted to stop him. @hopenothate https://t.co/EzkKaeYCKS