Patrolling the city room, and he says that meal breaks have to be staggered so there's always somebody at the station. but that didn't happen. of the five officers on shift, the most senior never came to the complex at all. two of them took a two—hour meal break and travelled ten miles to buy kebabs. meanwhile, chillingly, two of the others walked past abedi as he crossed the concourse. but then, they too went on a break, meaning that when the bomber walked into the city room for the final time, there was not a single btp officer on duty. an hour later, when the bomb exploded, here they are ...