To think we should avoid London right now?

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StayorgoLDN · 13/10/2023 09:23

Due to visit London in the next few weeks.

Anxious with Palestinian protests and so forth in the news. I don’t want to be near that with young children, and worried that it may escalate to some sort of attack.

We are not Jews, but presuming as the U.K. is supporting Israel that we’ll all be fair game ie there might be an attack/bomb somewhere prominent to send a message to gov.

Have been in London during terrorist attacks before and I’d rather avoid.

AIBU to consider rescheduling our family trip to next year?

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Unexpectedlysinglemum · 13/10/2023 09:32

I'm definitely avoiding central London today

Rockgod · 13/10/2023 09:31

Since you’ve been in London during a terror attack, and you’re feeling like avoiding - I say listen to that gut feeling. We’ve all had different life experiences to you so it’s irrelevant what we would do.

Whatever you decide to do, let your body lead the decision.

Hobbesmanc · 13/10/2023 09:31

We're heading to London for a theatre trip next weekend. I hadn't even thought of an increased risk to be honest? I suppose you could avoid flash points around embassies etc.

LifeofBrienne · 13/10/2023 09:29

London is a very large city. I can’t say that the chance of a terrorist attack is ever zero, but it isn’t logical to e.g. drive a car (crashes happen every day) and happily accept that relatively greater risk but not the minuscule risk that you personally will be caught up in a terror attack visiting London.

noworklifebalance · 13/10/2023 09:28

If you feel anxious then don’t go. None of us can tell you that won’t be a terror attack in London or any other major city, regardless of the current escalation of violence in Israel/Gaza.
I live and work in London and don’t think twice about it. I think it seems more scary for those that are outside a major city.

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