Smalling apologises for suicide bomber costume

An international footballer who dressed up as a suicide bomber for a fancy dress party has been described as “thoughtless” by a survivor of the July 7 bombings in London.

Jacqui Putnam, who survived the Edgware Road blast in 2005, said people should “think twice” before making light of terrorism.

England defender Chris Smalling, who plays for Manchester United, has apologised for his “insensitive” costume.