In 2005 , Bethnal Green had become a hub of the East London art scene , centred around Vyner Street . During this period the 26 bus route was targeted during the 21 July 2005 London bombings by would-be bomber Muktar Said Ibrahim who attempted to explode a device while the bus was on Hackney Road from Waterloo which caused a small explosion but not as intended and there was no significant damage and no loss of life
21 July 2005 London bombings
21 July 2005 London bombings
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