Lucky escape

I felt the full force of the terror threat in London the other day, and I can tell you it wasn't a pleasant experience. As I entered Lancaster Gate tube station, there was a suspicious-looking character just inside the entrance. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small detonation device and placed his thumb on the button, poised to do the dirty deed. By this point I was rooted to the spot, too terrified to react. Fortunately a heroic member of LU staff leapt across the lobby with a combination of grace, speed and athleticism. He bravely thwarted the attempted atrocity by politely pointing out to the man that he would have to go outside if he wanted to smoke.