I spent weeks identifying 7/7 victims – the atrocity still haunts me 20 years on
HERO Scots cops who identified victims of the London 7/7 terror attacks last night revealed they are still haunted by the atrocity 20 years on.
Paul Clements, 67, recalled his 'traumatic' five-week deployment in a mortuary holding commuters killed when terrorists detonated suicide bombs on three trains and a bus.
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Paul Clements helped with the aftermath of 7/7 bombings in London.
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Forensic team examine the Tavistock Square bus for clues.
Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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The London Underground train which was bombed at Aldgate tube station.
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Callum Sutherland often thinks about the victims.
Credit: Ray Collins
The retired Met
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