LONDON – Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and a handful of other local officials were in London Friday when an improvised explosive device detonated on a subway train.
At least 22 people were hurt in the attack, which police are treating as an act of terror.
Hancock and the rest of the Denver delegation were not near the site of the explosion and were not hurt. A spokesperson said they were several miles away.
@CityofDenver delegation safe after alleged terrorist incident on @LondonUK__ train. Please pray for affected individuals and their families
— Michael B. Hancock (@MayorHancock) September 15, 2017
The Denver officials are in London on business to discuss increasing tourism and international business between London and Denver. The group opened the London Stock Exchange Friday morning.
Ding, ding, ding ding! The @CityofDenver got to officially open the London Stock Exchange this morning! pic.twitter.com/Ey2j07pqxr
— Michael B. Hancock (@MayorHancock) September 15, 2017
The Denver delegation will return to Colorado on Saturday aboard Norwegian’s inaugural flight from London to Denver.
