Many market traders are still waiting for their insurance payouts following the June 03 terrorist attack at London Bridge – but this didn’t stop them from going out of their way to personally thank the local emergency services.
With baskets and boxes of goodies, Borough Market traders last week visited police stations to show their appreciation for the work the first responders did following the incident. Southwark News reported that police promptly arrived to fight off the attackers.
“If it hadn’t been for the quick reactions and bravery of the police on the night of the terror attacks, things would have been even worse. As market traders, offering food and drink feels like a fitting way to show our gratitude,” said fruit and vegetable stall owner Paul Wheeler, as quoted by the report.
For Borough Market managing director Darren Henaghan, this is their way of saying “thank you” as they recover. The traders lost an estimated £1.4 million due to the terrorist attack.
Earlier this month Conservative Stourbridge MP Margot James assured the affected businesses that she would call in the insurers who have not yet made their payments.
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