Crowds chanted “We are not afraid” as they flocked into Las Ramblas, scene of Spain’s first Islamist terror attack since 2004 Times Newspapers LtdThe heart of Barcelona came back to life today hours after a van rampage in which at least 14 people were killed and 130 injured. Las Ramblas boulevard, at the centre of the city’s tourist district, was flooded with thousands of people who came to pay tribute to the dead and show their defiance. Crowds chanted “No tenim por!”, or “We are not afraid”, as they walked down the strip of shops, restaurants and kiosks where a van was driven into crowds. Processions of people walked through the street clapping in tribute to the quick response of emergency services, while an impromptu rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine broke out at a vigil for the victims. Las Ramblas opened around 8am after a rapid clean-up by…

Source: The Times August 18, 2017 16:07 UTC