Website inundated with messages of defiance

Messages of defiance against terrorism have been posted on the website werenotafraid.com tonight, as they were after the London terror attacks a fortnight ago.

The global internet community has sent photographs of themselves, London landmarks and iconic images proclaiming “We are not afraid”.

The website that became a focal point of resistance in the wake of the atrocities of July 7 has again been inundated with messages after today’s attacks.

In a statement on its homepage, the site’s creators said: “Today’s co-ordinated acts were designed both to cause harm and spread fear – not just among Londoners but amongst people in every city around the world.

“We Are Not Afraid stands in defiance, and we will not be cowed by terror tactics. Www.werenotafraid.com stands for the global community of citizens defiant in the face of terror tactics.

“We remain united in our fearlessness, and will maintain our resolve in seeking understanding and clarity of the events as they unfold.”

One photo showed a group of people posing with a cross of St George, with the words “We’re proud to be Londoners!!! And we’re NOT afraid!!!”

Another showed the London Eye, with the words “not afraid” spelled out above the pods.

A platform on the London Underground, again the target today, featured in one picture bearing the words “Circle Line Tube drivers defiantly unafraid”.

The iconic picture of the Thames used in the opening credits of EastEnders has been doctored to include the words “not afraid” in another posting.

The website has been so busy today, with a surge in the amount of submissions, that there is a backlog of thousands of images yet to be put on the internet.

The site was set up by web designer Alfie Dennen, 29, after the July 7 London bombings.

It was designed as an outlet for people to speak out against acts of terror around the world.