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They came to Walthamstow in their hundreds, preaching a message of peace.

On Wednesday night under grey skies, people chose to chant, clap and come together to stand up for those feeling fearful following events across the UK during the past week.

More than 1,000 people stood shoulder-to-shoulder on Hoe Street as all of the shops shut up early for the evening.

Our reporter Harry Low was there to find out why the people of E17 came out for unity and community.

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