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23-07-05, 07:54
Tube driver had gun pointed at head
Press Association
Saturday July 23, 2005 7:13 AM
The driver of the London Underground train involved in the latest terrorist scare was chased by armed police and had a gun held to his head as he tried to escape the scene of today's shooting, union officials have claimed.
The driver started running along an underground tunnel as passengers were fleeing from Stockwell Tube station following the shooting of a suspect.
He was followed by police who briefly held a gun to his head, according to officials from the train drivers' union Aslef.
When other drivers heard about the incident they were reluctant to continue working normally, said Steve Grant, the union's London officer.
He said the incident highlighted the tense atmosphere staff were having to cope with during the present crisis.
Mr Grant said police had since apologised about the incident.
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Press Association
Saturday July 23, 2005 7:13 AM
The driver of the London Underground train involved in the latest terrorist scare was chased by armed police and had a gun held to his head as he tried to escape the scene of today's shooting, union officials have claimed.
The driver started running along an underground tunnel as passengers were fleeing from Stockwell Tube station following the shooting of a suspect.
He was followed by police who briefly held a gun to his head, according to officials from the train drivers' union Aslef.
When other drivers heard about the incident they were reluctant to continue working normally, said Steve Grant, the union's London officer.
He said the incident highlighted the tense atmosphere staff were having to cope with during the present crisis.
Mr Grant said police had since apologised about the incident.
© Copyright Press Association Ltd 2005, All Rights Reserved.