Statement from Archbishop Nichols on London bomb blast

On hearing the news of the blasts in London today, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham said: "My heart goes out to everyone caught up in these outrageous attacks in London today. "I offer my prayers for all those who have been killed and my condolences to their families and friends. "I also pray for all those who have been the injured. "For many years, a Bishop in North London, I too travelled every day on these tubes and share the deep sense of shock and revulsion of what has happened. "May God give strength, determination and consolation, to all of us at this time."