Emergency services responded rapidly and professionally, saving lives through their exceptional bravery and skill. The disgusting online reaction reveals base reflexive racism, with people exploiting tragedy to push anti-immigration narratives despite the suspect being British-born. This legitimization of racism is disturbing and unnecessarily inflames tensions.
Authorities completely failed the public by allowing a dangerous individual known to them to carry out this horrific attack. Police took nearly 15 hours to release basic suspect information despite new guidance, showing institutional incompetence. Enhanced stop and search powers is an essential tool to prevent such attacks and protect innocent people.
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