Memorial service held to remember victims of pub bombings

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Mourners gathered outside the Cathedral for a minute's silence Credit: ITV News Central

A memorial service was held at Birmingham Cathedral tonight to remember the victims of the Birmingham Pub Bombings - 40 years to the day since the atrocity.

Twenty one people were killed in the bombings and hundreds were injured.

Nobody has yet been successfully prosecuted for the attacks - making them one of the greatest unsolved cases of mass murder in British history.

Some were fighting back the tears Credit: ITV News Central

Shortly after 8pm, the congregation gathered outside to mark a minute's silence at the exact moment the first bomb hit.

The congregation gathered outside to pay their respects Credit: ITV News Central
Candles were lit to remember those who died in the pub bombings Credit: ITV News Central
Flowers were laid in tribute to those who lost their lives Credit: ITV News Central