AT four am on Sunday my dog awoke me. I went downstairs, had a cup of tea, put the TV on and got the shock of my life.

It was as if it was not real. I hope we see a lot of Union flags flying at half mast in Burnley as a mark of respect.

ELSIE COLLINGE, Towneley Street, Burnley.

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