A pledge to prevent radicalisation in West Yorkshire’s communities came on the day the country remembered the 7/7 victims.

It came from Mark Burns-Williamson, the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, who said the terror threat remained very real 10 years after the London bombings.

He recalled how days after watching the horror unfold on London’s transport network - which claimed 52 innocent lives and injured hundreds - he was shocked to hear the atrocity was linked back to some communities in West Yorkshire.

Four suicide bombers including Huddersfield student Jermaine Lindsay and ringleader Mohammed Sidique Khan, of Dewsbury, blew up three trains and a bus in London on July 7, 2005.

A decade on from the atrocity, Mr Burns-Wiliamson said the terror threat for the UK remains severe, despite hard work by police, security services and the establishment of a national counter terrorist police network embedded within the regions.

He said: “Tackling radicalisation needs to come from those credible voices within the community to help those who want to make a difference to do just that, raising awareness and critical thinking in providing a counter narrative to the likes of ISIS and other extreme and brutal ideologies.

“Yes there are still problems and recent reports in the media illustrate that - we must not be complacent - but I am always heartened at how communities and partners across West Yorkshire continue to work together to jointly tackle the threat of intolerance, extremism and radicalisation.

“It is from within our communities and by working together collectively from the bottom up that such answers to preventing further atrocities lies.”

West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson

A minute’s silence was observed by millions across the UK as ceremonies took place in memory of the 52 people killed in the bombings.

Survivors of the attacks and relatives of the victims were among those to mark the anniversary at a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral., attended by Prince William

After the silence, petals fell from the dome and four candles were lit - one for each of the four blast sites. The names of the 52 victims were read out.

Earlier, David Cameron and London mayor Boris Johnson were among those who laid wreaths in Hyde Park.

Fatihul-haq the president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Huddersfield, said: “The events of ten years ago were a wake up call for Britain on the threat of radicalisation. Extremists struck at the heart of London, but rather than weakening us they strengthened the resolve of all.

“As the country seeks to tackle the issue of radicalisation, our view remains that this needs a collective response from families, faith communities, government and the media. If moderate voices are given a fair hearing and Governments uphold the principle of absolute justice then peace will have a chance.

“As we mark this anniversary it is our heartfelt prayer that we never see another 7/7 in London or anywhere in the world.”