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THERE WAS TERROR IN LONDON TODAY – AT 9:26 A.M. ET:  Fortunately, no one was killed, but many were injured.  From the Telegraph: 

A huge counter-terrorism investigation is under way after a bucket bomb was detonated on a packed London Underground train at Parsons Green.

Witnesses described scenes of terror and panic after the blast sent a "fireball" and a "wall of flame" through a District line service in west London. At least 22 people were injured, including a boy believed to be aged about 10.

A major manhunt for the bomber has been launched, with police working with MI5 as they forensically examine the device. No arrests have so far been made and the attacker remains at large.

After the attack during the Friday morning rush-hour, Britain's most senior counter-terror officer Mark Rowley said: "We now assess this was a detonation of an improvised explosive device."

A total of 22 people - including children - were injured in the explosion, with most of them suffering from "flash burns". 

Others were trampled and suffered crush injuries in the rush to escape the packed carriage, which was the last in the train. 

COMMENT:  Thus far there has been no claim of responsibility, and there are no known suspects.  Suspicion understandably falls on Islamist extremist groups, but we should be restrained in our judgment until more facts are known.

September 15,  2017