London Mayor pays tribute to the 52 people who lost their lives on 15th anniversary of the 7/7 terror attack

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has paid tribute to the 52 people who died in the July 7 bombings in the capital on the 15th anniversary of the attack.

A series of explosions ripped through London in co-ordinated terrorist strikes on this day in 2005, attacking three London underground trains and a double-decker bus, killing 52 people and injuring more than 700.

Marking the anniversary today, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: ‘Today we honour the 52 people who lost their lives and more than 700 who were injured on July 7, 2005.

"Our capital will never forget the terrible events of that day, and my thoughts are with all those whose lives were changed forever.

Hasib Hussain, detonated his device on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square, close to King's Cross, killing13 people. It was the fourth and final attack, which took place at 9.47am.

"As we mark 15 years since the attack on our city, I want again to pay tribute to the heroic efforts of our emergency services and transport workers, who ran towards danger to save lives, on that awful day.

"The way that our city responded and stood united in the aftermath of the attack showed the world that our values of decency, tolerance and mutual respect will always overcome the hate of the terrorists.

"Today, we reaffirm our commitment to upholding these values. To those who wish to divide us and spread hatred, we send a clear message that they will never succeed, and that we are stronger together."

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick also paid tribute, laying wreaths, along with Mr Khan, at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park at 8.50am this morning - the time of the explosion.

A virtual service for families of the 52 who died and the survivors is being held later this afternoon.

A floral tribute was also sent by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

A virtual service for families of the 52 who died and the survivors is being held later this afternoon.

Remembering what happened on July 7 2005

Three bombs exploded just before 8.50am on tube trains that had left King's Cross.

The bomb exploded at Edgware Road in the second carriage, killing six people.

Ringleader Mohammad Sidique Khan detonated his device on a westbound Circle Line train heading towards Paddington.

The bomb exploded at Edgware Road in the second carriage, killing six people.

Shehzad Tanweer detonated his device on an eastbound Circle Line train between Liverpool Street and Aldgate. The explosion at the rear of the second carriage killed seven people.

The most deadly attack occurred on the Piccadilly Line between King's Cross and Russell Square.

Germaine Lindsay detonated his bomb next to the rear set of double doors in the front carriage of the packed train, just after it pulled out of King's Cross station - 26 were killed.

Hasib Hussain, detonated his device on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square, close to King's Cross, killing 13 people. It was the fourth and final attack, which took place at 9.47am.