In Pictures: Thousands gather for candlelight vigil for victims of London attacks

A candlelight vigil was held in Trafalgar Square on Friday (March 24) for those killed in Wednesday's attack outside the Houses of Parliament in London. The attack killed five, including the assailant, and injured 40, with seven still in critical condition. Police named the assailant as Khalid Masood, 52.

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Mar 24, 2017, 08:41 AM

People attending a vigil in Trafalgar Square the day after an attack, in London, Britain, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

People attending a vigil in Trafalgar Square the day after an attack, in London, Britain, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

(From left to right) British Deputy Police Commissioner Craig Mackey, Home Secretary Amber Rudd and London Mayor Sadiq Khan lighting candles during a vigil in Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: EPA

People attending a vigil in Trafalgar Square the day after an attack, in London, Britain, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

London Mayor Sadiq Khan attending a vigil in Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: EPA

People lighting candles at a vigil in Trafalgar Square the day after an attack, in London, Britain, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

A vigil in Trafalgar Square for those killed in Wednesday's attack outside the houses of Parliament in London, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A vigil in Trafalgar Square for those killed in Wednesday's attack outside the houses of Parliament in London, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Candles burning on Westminster Bridge the day after an attack in London, Britain, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

A vigil in Trafalgar Square for those killed in Wednesday's attack outside the houses of Parliament in London, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Floral tributes in Westminster the day after an attack in London, Britain, on March 23, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

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