London Underground staff cuts saw suspect package unchecked, memo states

A Tube train with a suspect package on board passed through four London stations because staff cuts meant there was no-one available to evacuate and search the carriages, according to a leaked memo.

A Tube train with a suspect package on board passed through four London stations because staff cuts meant there was no-one available to evacuate and search the carriages, according to a leaked memo.

A London Underground controller warned in an email that "Russian roulette" was starting to be played with people's lives, saying it was a "very serious issue".

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