The images of people fleeing as they were being evacuated from the London Bridge area last night following a series of terror attacks have been frightening to watch for many across the world.
However one image of a man who refused to leave his pint behind while he was being evacuated has become a surprising symbol of hope for Londoners. The man was seen on Sky News with his pint in hand as he left the area.
There's an apparent terrorist attack in London and this guy is strolling down the street with his pint. pic.twitter.com/zy74ytgAdq
— Oli (@Oli_Row) June 3, 2017
The image of the man determined to hang on to his ridiculously overpriced pint has become a symbol that many on Twitter has declared to be exemplary of the London spirit.
Evacuate? Well, OK. But this beer cost £6 a pint. I'm taking it with me. #LondonBridge pic.twitter.com/luPkuZxin6
— Andrew Brooks (@taxbod) June 4, 2017
People flee a terrorist attack LIKE LONDONERS
#LoveLondon #LondonBridge pic.twitter.com/AaXhIQIGV4— Sir Lynton Crosby (@LyntonSpins) June 4, 2017
Why ISIS will never win. Attack just taken place but fella on right refuses to spill his pint.
Nazis, IRA tried. Didn't win. #London pic.twitter.com/kwRlgNVM4Q
— Pearly Queen (@londonlass666) June 4, 2017
This man paid London prices for a pint. He was not going to let the #LondonAttacks stop him from enjoying it.
We salute you ðŸ'Â?ðŸ'Â?ðŸ'Â? pic.twitter.com/cDgVnXFAT8
— Darren Hardie (@DarrenHardie) June 4, 2017
The hero London needs - the man who wouldn't let terrorism interrupt his pint pic.twitter.com/kgoXCE9IqH
— Jack Hillcox (@JackHillcox) June 4, 2017