The 7/7 bombings were 'shocking, but not surprising' | LBC

At 8:50 on 7th July 2005, three explosions ripped through London's underground system within fifty seconds of each other at Edgware Road, Aldgate and King's Cross. An hour later a fourth bomb would destroy a Number 30 Bus in Tavistock Square. 52 innocent people were killed in our city and around 700 more were injured. The attacks, perpetrated by Islamic extremists, affected the nation, London, and families and friends of the victims deeply, Ali Miraj, a British Muslim, was also deeply affected by the events. Today, near the anniversary of the attacks, he discusses some of the things he learned from the experience. Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp #alimiraj #london #islam #uknews #extremism #tube #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup