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London attack: what we know so far | London attack: what we know so far |
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The investigation into a terrorist attack outside the Houses of Parliament in London is continuing. | |
Here is what the Guardian has been able to confirm so far: | Here is what the Guardian has been able to confirm so far: |
Five people have died, including a policeman and the attacker. | Five people have died, including a policeman and the attacker. |
Approximately 40 other people were injured. Several are still being treated for serious injuries, including two police officers. | Approximately 40 other people were injured. Several are still being treated for serious injuries, including two police officers. |
The assailant drove a car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, killing two people, before crashing it outside parliament and trying to enter the complex, armed with a knife. | The assailant drove a car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, killing two people, before crashing it outside parliament and trying to enter the complex, armed with a knife. |
He stabbed an unarmed police officer who later died from the injuries, before armed police shot him. | He stabbed an unarmed police officer who later died from the injuries, before armed police shot him. |
The police officer was identified as 48-year-old PC Keith Palmer, who had 15 years of service with the parliamentary and diplomatic protection service. He was a husband and father, police said. | The police officer was identified as 48-year-old PC Keith Palmer, who had 15 years of service with the parliamentary and diplomatic protection service. He was a husband and father, police said. |
Investigators say they believe they know the identity of the attacker, and that he is thought to have acted alone but was “inspired by international terrorism”. | |
They think they know his identity and are investigating possible associates. | They think they know his identity and are investigating possible associates. |
Prime minister Theresa May described the attack as “sick and depraved”, but said it would not undermine British values. Parliament will sit as normal on Thursday, she said. | Prime minister Theresa May described the attack as “sick and depraved”, but said it would not undermine British values. Parliament will sit as normal on Thursday, she said. |
Three French high school students, four British university students and two Romanians were among those injured when the attacker drove into pedestrians. | Three French high school students, four British university students and two Romanians were among those injured when the attacker drove into pedestrians. |
Five South Korean tourists and a German woman resident in Australia have also been identified as among the wounded. | |
One woman was thrown or jumped into the Thames from the bridge. She was rescued from the water but had sustained serious injuries. | One woman was thrown or jumped into the Thames from the bridge. She was rescued from the water but had sustained serious injuries. |
Minister for counter-terrorism Tobias Ellwood, a former soldier, raced to give first aid to the police officer who later died. Pictures showed him with blood on his face as he administered CPR. | Minister for counter-terrorism Tobias Ellwood, a former soldier, raced to give first aid to the police officer who later died. Pictures showed him with blood on his face as he administered CPR. |
Scotland Yard declared the attack in Westminster, which began at about 2.40pm London time, “a terrorist incident”. | Scotland Yard declared the attack in Westminster, which began at about 2.40pm London time, “a terrorist incident”. |
London mayor Sadiq Khan vowed “Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism” in a video statement. | London mayor Sadiq Khan vowed “Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism” in a video statement. |
May was evacuated from the parliament building within minutes and driven to Downing Street. | May was evacuated from the parliament building within minutes and driven to Downing Street. |
The area was locked down and the Thames closed to all vessels between Vauxhall and Embankment as the Palace of Westminster and nearby buildings were searched by armed police. | The area was locked down and the Thames closed to all vessels between Vauxhall and Embankment as the Palace of Westminster and nearby buildings were searched by armed police. |
Some MPs were confined to the Commons chamber for nearly five hours after parliamentary business was suspended. | Some MPs were confined to the Commons chamber for nearly five hours after parliamentary business was suspended. |
World leaders condemned the attack and offered condolences. US president Donald Trump spoke to May, promising the UK the full support of the US government in responding to the attack. | World leaders condemned the attack and offered condolences. US president Donald Trump spoke to May, promising the UK the full support of the US government in responding to the attack. |
Leaders of Canada, France, Germany and Spain were among others who sent messages of shock and solidarity. | Leaders of Canada, France, Germany and Spain were among others who sent messages of shock and solidarity. |
Extra police were on duty across London, and the Metropolitan police force set up a casualty bureau for those worried about friends or family. | Extra police were on duty across London, and the Metropolitan police force set up a casualty bureau for those worried about friends or family. |