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Premier Ford and PM Trudeau Set to Attend a Vigil Tonight at the London Muslim Mosque

Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11:28

The Government is working to lift restrictions, so more people can attend the vigil this evening, after the heinous attack on Sunday night.

LONDON - A vigil will be held this evening at the London Muslim Mosque for the family who was targeted in a heinous crime on Sunday night in London. 

A spokesperson for the family, has identified the victims as Salman Afzaal, his wife Madhia, their daughter Yumna and Salman's mother. The only survivor in the attack is 9 year old Fayez Afzaal, who is currently recovering in the hospital with serious injuries. 

Premier Doug Ford has issued a statement to the media and will be attending the vigil this evening in London. 

"The horrific and deliberate attack on a Muslim family in London has left our province in mourning. In response to this terribly tragedy, all government events have been cancelled for the remainder of today in order to help give the family and community the space they need to grieve this devastating loss of life." 

Ford states they will allow people to attend this vigil. 

"Our government is currently working with the local public health unit to temporarily amend certain restrictions in order to allow the community to safely gather to grieve and memorialize this family during tonight’s vigil." 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will also be in attendance at the vigil this evening.

A 20 year old man from London has been charged with four counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted murder in the attack. Terrorism charges are also possible.

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