Stockwell

Police have shot a suspected suicide bomber at Stockwell station this morning. Nosemonkey is liveblogging the events again.

It's sounding more and more like the police acted in the only way they could considering they were chasing a potential suicide bomber. After the suspect (who was wearing a long, heavy coat...in summer) ran onto a train, the police had a split second to decide. If they hesitated and he was able to set off an explosive device, any number of civilians (not to mention the police themselves) could have been killed. They acted decisively, and eliminated any possibility of the suspect setting off a device.

I'm sure this sends a message to the wannabombers as well. We're not particularly afraid. We know who you are, we'll find you, and we'll bring you to justice, one way or another.

Cheers to the Metropolitan Police.