LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of people attended a vigil in central London on Wednesday to commemorate the life of a police officer who was shot dead 40 years ago from inside the Libyan embassy in the British capital.
Constable Yvonne Fletcher, 25, was killed when men armed with submachine guns fired from the embassy’s windows while she was policing a demonstration outside the building against the regime of then-Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Attendees laid flowers at the base of a memorial at the site where Fletcher died. The ceremony ended with the release of seven white doves in tribute to the slain police officer.
No one has been brought to justice for the death of Fletcher, even though campaigners, including her colleague John Murray, won a victory in a civil case at Britain’s High Court three years ago. A judge ruled that a former Libyan minister, Saleh Ibrahim Mabrouk, had been “jointly liable” for the plan to use violence during the anti-government protest, though he didn’t fire any shots
Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
Xi stresses developing new quality productive forces
Xi extends New Year wishes to all
Senior CPC official stresses protection, inheritance of cultural heritage
5 takeaways from the global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution
Man City earns big win over Luton despite rotating squad. Newcastle routs Tottenham at home again
Macao SAR Legislative Assembly approves chief executive election law amendments
Xi extends New Year wishes to all
Former Spain coach Del Bosque to head the commission overseeing beleaguered soccer federation
Kingsley Coman adds to Bayern Munich injury list and a doubt for Champions League match
Benjamin Mendy has bankruptcy case dismissed: Ex
China's top political advisory body to hold annual session from March 4 to 10