British police say there’s a “major incident” in Leicester after a shop exploded.
A major operation is underway following a huge explosion at a convenience store in Leicester. #9News https://t.co/Q4b8DyZF8l pic.twitter.com/laQrKvItJ7
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) February 25, 2018
Authorities haven’t confirmed casualties or causes for the explosion.
A major incident has been declared by police after reports of an explosion in Leicester pic.twitter.com/J3F6pTaUwV
— Sky News (@SkyNews) February 25, 2018
This footage shows the aftermath of an apparent explosion in the Hinckley Road area of Leicester. Police have declared a "major incident." More information as we get it. pic.twitter.com/ghVIGEYjdk
— BBC East Midlands (@bbcemt) February 25, 2018
And of course there’s lot of speculation on both sides, calling it terrorism and otherwise.
Racists are coming out in full force tonight.
— Charlie Proctor (@MonarchyUK) February 25, 2018
I highly doubt ISIS would have bombed a Londis on Hinckley Road in Leicester, idiots! Wait for a police statement with the actual cause.
Breaking: Racist fucktrumpet makes racist comments about the brilliant people of my hometown. Hope everyone in #Leicester is safe this evening. https://t.co/GlOO8wCLSE
— Jon Tennant (@Protohedgehog) February 25, 2018
Awful racists are saying that because my beloved home town #Leicester has had an explosion it is somehow linked to terrorism because of our proud multicultural community.
— Simon Alborn (@simonalborn) February 25, 2018
You don't know anything
Don't make what could be a tragedy worse by using it to whip up hate.
But nothing is confirmed yet.
Breaking news. Live at the scene https://t.co/gitedpmXLi pic.twitter.com/Q52La5akL9
— Leicester Media (@Leicestermedia) February 25, 2018