London Bridge victim Kirsty Boden ran towards danger to help others

An Australian nurse was killed in the London Bridge terror attack as she ran towards danger in a bid to help other people, her family have revealed.

Kirsty Boden is the third person to be named among the dead following the attack on Saturday night, when three men drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before embarking on a stabbing rampage through busy Borough Market.

Ms Boden, a 28-year-old originally from a small town in South Australia, worked as a staff nurse at Guy’s Hospital.

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In a statement, her family paid tribute and said: "Kirsty was loved and adored by her family, friends and boyfriend.

"She was the most outgoing, kind and generous person, who loved to help people. Helping people was what she loved to do in her job as a nurse and in her daily life.

"As she ran towards danger, in an effort to help people on the bridge, Kirsty sadly lost her life.

"We are so proud of Kirsty’s brave actions which demonstrate how selfless, caring and heroic she was, not only on that night, but throughout all of her life. Kirsty – we love you and we will miss you dearly."

Dame Eileen Sills, chief nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, also paid tribute to Kirsty.

In a statement, she said: "Kirsty was an outstanding nurse and a hugely valued member of the staff team in Theatres Recovery, described by her colleagues as ‘one in a million’ who always went the extra mile for the patients in her care.

"Our thoughts at this time are with her family, her loved ones and our staff who have lost a dear friend and colleague."

Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of the trust, praised nursing staff for their work after the attack.

She said: "As with the Westminster Bridge incident, our staff responded with courage and tremendous professionalism following the horrific events of Saturday night. We are extremely proud of them."

The other victims named so far are Canadian national Christine Archibald and James McMullan, who lived in Hackney, east London.

Ms Archibald’s family said she had worked in a homeless shelter before moving to Europe to be with her fiancé.

Paying tribute, they said: "We grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected.

"She lived this belief working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fiancé. She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death.

"Please honour her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your time and labour or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you."

James McMullan, 32, was last seen outside the Barrowboy & Banker pub on the south side of London Bridge on Saturday night.

His family have been told by police his bank card was found on one of those killed during the atrocity.

His sister Melissa McMullan described her brother as an "inspiration" and a "unique personality".

In an emotional statement, she told Sky News: "We would like to send our condolences to the relatives and loved ones of all the people who lost their lives. Our thoughts are with them also at this time.

"We would like to thank all the members of the services who did their utmost to serve and protect the population of London from these deranged and deluded individuals.

"While our pain will never diminish it is important for us to all carry on with our lives in direct opposition to those who would try to destroy us.

"And remember that hatred is the refuge of small-minded individuals and will only breed more. This is not a course we will follow despite our loss.

"From his friends that were with him that night, they want everyone to know what a generous and caring friend he was.

"Words will never be able to match his essence, there will only ever be one James.

"Nowhere else will you find such humour and unique personality, with someone who puts friends and family above all else.

"He was an inspiration."

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