Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

'Insensitive mistake': Parking tickets placed on cars abandoned after London Bridge attack

TfL apologised and said it would immediately cancel the fines.

Incident at London Bridge Aine Fox / PA Images Aine Fox / PA Images / PA Images

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TfL) has apologised for an “insensitive mistake” after parking tickets were place on to cars abandoned following Saturday’s London Bridge attack.

A number of penalty charge notices were handed out on Borough High Street after the police cordon was scaled back yesterday morning.

By yesterday afternoon, parking tickets were found on several cars in the area. The fines can cost as much as £130 (€150).

A notice was clearly visible on an Audi parked on the high street.

Incident at London Bridge Aine Fox / PA Images Aine Fox / PA Images / PA Images

A spokesperson for TfL told TheJournal.ie that all the fines would be cancelled.

They said: “We unreservedly apologise for our insensitive mistake. These fines should never have been issued and will all be immediately cancelled.”

From Saturday evening, a cordon was placed around the area of London Bridge and Borough Market after three men used a van and knives to attack pedestrians in the vicinity.

Drivers were told to abandon their cars, and were only able to collect them from Wednesday morning.

The investigation into the attack is ongoing.

Read: Three men arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences not connected to bridge attack

Read: Spanish man who used skateboard to try to defend woman from London attacker confirmed dead

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
32 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds