A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others.

7 July 2005 London bombings

Islamist suicide terrorist attacks

The 7 July 2005 London bombings, also referred to as 7/7, were a series of four co-ordinated suicide attacks carried out by Islamist terrorists that targeted commuters travelling on London's public transport during the morning rush hour.

Transport in London

London has an extensive and developed transport network which includes both public and private services. Journeys made on its integrated transport network account for 37% of London's journeys while private services accounted for 36% of journeys, walking 24% and cycling 2%,…

Suicide attack

Violent tactic resulting in the attacker's intentional death

A suicide attack is a deliberate attack in which the perpetrators intentionally end their own lives as part of the attack. These attacks are a form of murder–suicide that is often associated with terrorism or war. When the attackers are labelled as terrorists, the attacks are…