How 7/7 bombings became ‘watershed moment’ for Met Police’s counter-terrorism squad

The 7/7 bombings have been described as a “watershed moment” for the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism squad - (Peter Macdiarmid/PA Wire)

The 7/7 bombings have been described as a “watershed moment” for the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism squad, the head of the force has said.

The team drove to London to help in the aftermath of the attacks on July 7 2005, and remained in the capital for the next two decades.