British Prime Minister chased through streets after London fires.
British Prime Minister Theresa May was chased and shouted at by many citizens when she visited volunteers working on the London fires.
Theresa May visited St. Clement's Church yesterday afternoon, where volunteers were sorting relief supplies for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, according to the Telegraph.
The newspaper commented that British Prime Minister May had come to rectify the mistake, but this only further angered the crowd. Earlier, May was criticized on June 15 for not visiting the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Upon hearing that Mrs. May had arrived at the church, a crowd gathered outside. Their attitude then became increasingly hostile, shouting demands for a meeting with the Prime Minister. "Bring her out! Bring her out!" one man yelled, while others shouted at the police guarding the church: "Why did you bring her here? If she cared about the people, she should have come yesterday."
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| While visiting victims of the London fires, the British Prime Minister was chased by angry citizens. |
Forty minutes passed, and finally the vehicles in the British Prime Minister's convoy began to move. The Prime Minister's official vehicle entered a bend in the road.
"She's going out the back door!" a woman shouted. The car sped up, while the crowd scrambled forward. About 70 people chased after the prime minister's car, while police tried to form a "human barrier" to separate them, pushing angry people aside as they tried to bang on the car doors.
The crowd shouted "shameful" and "cowardly" as the prime minister's car sped up. "I ran behind her car and was blocked by a wall of police officers. I climbed onto the hood of a car and yelled at her," said Sharlene Anthony, a woman.
Latif Sheeda was also among the crowd that followed the British Prime Minister's car. He said people had rushed to the church, wanting to let Prime Minister May know she was not welcome. "People were angry. When you went down Latimer Road, there were pictures of children everywhere. You can't ignore that," Sheeda said.
"Why is she here today? She won't gain anything from this; it's just a publicity stunt," Sheeda said.
May's visit came a day after tensions escalated, with many angry that the government had shown a lack of concern for safety conditions following the Grenfell Tower fire.
St. Clement's Church has provided accommodation for Grenfell Tower residents for the past three days. Prime Minister May met with the fire survivors, community leaders, and local residents.
Earlier, the Queen and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, visited the church to comfort the victims. They were greeted by the public and volunteers.
The 24-story Grenfell Tower apartment building in London caught fire early on June 14, killing at least 30 people and leaving many missing. Rescue workers fear more than 100 people may have perished in the blaze, and many victims may be unidentified.
British Prime Minister Theresa May announced a full investigation into the matter and pledged to deliver the answers the people deserve.
Floor plan of the burned apartment building in London (Click on the image to see details). Graphics: An Hong |
According to VNE
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