Murder & homicide · 1999 · 1990s

Soho Nail Bombings

In April 1999 David Copeland planted nail bombs in Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho, targeting Black, Bangladeshi and gay communities. Three people died in the Soho attack and many more were injured. Copeland was convicted and sentenced to life.

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