Exeter City Centre Evacuated After Bomb Explosion!

Whoa, this hasn't hit the radio yet. The news is on in five so I wonder what they'll say. Why do people do these things? Goodness only knows? They have their reasons... and that's the scary things; people can justify anything if they try hard enough. I'll reserve my full opinion until I know more. I hope no more injuries, and certainly no deaths, emerge.

What next? Its so unsafe to go to the big towns and citys now adays! I worry about my lads when the go off for a weekend to London or Liverpool Im pleased they dont go to often now! Its awful to fell unsafe in this country, Trouble was always in other countries now they have brought it here! There are plenty of sick people in this world, they cant live in peace?

We have to have more early intervention, like from the time people are babies! There are children getting messed up from the time they are born and then they can become antisocial, to say the least! It takes a lot of work to change the world, one day at a time!

Hi Ellie-that is so hard to beleive that such a sick person can do that-it could of been fatal thankfully it hasn't beenso far..personally I think a person likr that is doing that to show how he can empower and frighten people but another way of getting everyone's attention-there must be some sort of reason for him to of done it-yet that is me trying to psychoanalize the situation-thankfully your daughter is safe-the worst thing is that you really don't live that far from me and its devasting to know it happened so near to you-hugs littleowl

I was so pleased to read that your daughter is safe. These events always worry we poor parents like mad if we think that there is a chance that our child might be in the vicinity of an explosion or shooting. It is very difficult to say why this sort of thing happens Ellie. It could be everything from terrorism to someone with a grudge against the restaurant or even a lovers tiff. No doubt we will hear in time. Thankfully there was only one person hurt. I saw the police statement and they didn't mention anyone else. The World is indeed a very troubled place and all that I know is that these sorts of incident often succeed. Not in terms of killing or maiming, but in publicity that a cause receives because of it. It also serves to unsettle the public which adds to the fear and concern, and frankly hysteria, when another bomb goes off somewhere else.

i got to said this worry me,as because exeter only an hour away from me,i moved to plymouth for uni,glad your daughter is okay,i have no idea why there so many sick people in the world,i wish i did,it make me think people do because some problem their have or just have some inbalance in their head,we can do thing to stop it,but it take the government and people working togther to help stop it.

I saw the News on it to Yes it worries me My Ex Husband was in the Army and it became normal in our Lifes to check Cars before getting into them just in case My Children where taught by me never to go near the Car till I had checked it if they where out Playing they knew never to go near any car at all it was tough I do not know why they do this and I wish they would stop I really do I am glad that your Daughter was ok I know how scary that can be

I am constantly amazed by the amount of hate in the world. I think we can all do our part. The change has to come from the heart. Rearing children to be respectful and and filled with hope that they can make a difference, is one way of stopping the hate, stopping the continuance of the tragedies that unnecessarily plague our world. Prayer does wonders, and although everyone will not change, one person by one person adds up to a whole lot of difference making.

I sasw this on the news last night and shuddered. Here is Birmingham we have had bombs go off in the past and it is terrifying to think that the perfectly normal person stood next to you in the street could be carrying a devise that could kill. I can only think back to that awful day in London and think one word WHY?

I also don't understand why there are people who love to kill others in this way! I do not know how can we stop them and I know the government has been trying to find a more effective ways to tell and to detect these type of people. They seems to be heartless and no family and never feel for all the innocent people! Good thing, not many people were killed ellie, I hope the police will be more alert and more vigilant to save lives of people!

Wow, you scared me...I mean a bomb anywhere is scary but there is an Exeter roughly an hour from here so that was my first thought. Anyway the world has definitely changed and things that we wouldn't have thought twice about 10 years ago cause mild to major panic now...a low flying plane, a loud noise in the mall, sick birds. I think a certain percentage of the population has always been disturbed, it's just that as the population increases so do the numbers of sick individuals, plus technology has allowed us to hear about these events more often and increased the abilities of these individuals. Think of it this way...had a man set off a barrel of black powder 200 years ago in your Exeter's market place we doubtfully would have known about it over here...and I think it would be hard to inconspicuously tote around a large enough barrel to cause significant damage. The weird thing is, I think these people just have a psychological quirk. Some people are naturally drawn to puppies, others to explosives. Maybe someday the medical world will figure it out and be able to come up with a way to fix these people.

This worries me too ,I live in London so the threat of a terrorist attack is always inthe back of your mind - I try not to think about it. Listening to the radio it seems that this young man has had mental health problems and that he has been used by extremists because of his problems. Apparently he recently converted to Islam. This is what worries me - how many more vunerable people would do the same? Kathy.

Thank goodness your daughter was OK, in fact thank goodness no one was hurt. I am really surprised that I have not heard this on the news, unless it is on the main news. These sorts of things worry me all the time when I am out in a big Town, you just never know who is around you. It is a hard and tragic world we live in now and I do not know why people would want to do this, do not know what they feel they would gain by it. I do not know how it can be stopped, in fact I am not sure it can and it worries me for my childrens and their childrens futures.

I am sorry to hear that.I cant understand why these guys always doing such disgusting things.Is he a terrorist?What is his aim ? I am glad that your daughter is ok,and no other people was injured except this bad egg.I think the guys like him would come to no good,and they will regret for what they do sooner or later. Nip it in the bud! Although it is hard... WISH you a nice day.

Well, in todays day and age all you can do is Pray for peace and safety/ Especially when going back and forth to work, etc. as you never know what will happen. For me, I would be a little scared if I thought family would be involved in this as well. Glad to hear that no one was really killed with this as it could have been a lot worse.

Ah these people care all from disfunctional families.Parents have no time and kids have all the time in this world.They have so much energy in reserve and they dont know how to use it.It is entirtely the fault of their parents. When such people around our lives are in deep stress and danger.People should be more alert all times.But this wont help much as long as the root cause does not die. take care

It is totally beyond my way of thinking to try to understand all the nut cases that are out there determinded to hurt others. If they are so h*ll bent on hurting someone they should go jump off a bridge instead of hurting innocent people! And I am sooooo glad your daughter is okay!

This is a terrible disaster, well compared to disasters in China and Myanmar. In the Exeter City disaster, I see that there was just one killed. This is still horrible. I will definitely pray for all the victims. And think of the one that got killed that his/her life rests in God. Those things in life still worry me a lot. All that horrible stuff really touch my heart. We all need to provide all the help as we can. Right?

Ellie..i'm so glad to hear your daughter is fine and safe..yes this is terrible and alot of sicko's out there and maybe thats why i avoid mall's cause of this reason. people that do this are trying to make people suffer like they are...so i always make sure i'm as kind to people as i can be, cause you never know what might trigger them to do something like this. Huggles