Bombing death toll rises to 52

The confirmed death toll following Thursday’s terror attacks in London has risen to 52, police said today.

Rescue workers are continuing to battle against horrendous conditions in an Underground tunnel between King’s Cross and Russell Square and have not ruled out finding further remains.

Sources said the final death toll could be slightly higher than 52 but was not expected to be significantly higher than that.

Only two victims have so far been formally identified.