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Events are unfolding rapidly in London after a terrorist attack outside the Houses of Parliament.Events are unfolding rapidly in London after a terrorist attack outside the Houses of Parliament.
Here is what the Guardian has been able to confirm so far:Here is what the Guardian has been able to confirm so far:
Four people have died, including a police officer and the attackerFour people have died, including a police officer and the attacker
At least 20 other people were injured. Twelve were taken to hospitals with serious injuries, and eight others treated at the scene. At least two are still in a critical condition.At least 20 other people were injured. Twelve were taken to hospitals with serious injuries, and eight others treated at the scene. At least two are still in a critical condition.
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 a police officer who later died from the injuries, before armed police shot him.He stabbed a police officer who later died from the injuries, before armed police shot him.
Police believe the attacker struck alone, but locked down the area around Westminster for several hours and searched nearby buildings as a precaution.Police believe the attacker struck alone, but locked down the area around Westminster for several hours and searched nearby buildings as a precaution.
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 and four British university students were among those injured when the attacker drove into pedestrians.Three French high school students and four British university students were among those injured when the attacker drove into pedestrians.
One woman was thrown or jumped into the Thames from the bridge. She was rescued but had sustained serious injuries.One woman was thrown or jumped into the Thames from the bridge. She was rescued but had sustained serious injuries.
Three police officers returning from a ceremony, and two Romanians were also struck and wounded on the bridge.Three police officers returning from a ceremony, and two Romanians were also struck and wounded on the bridge.
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 said it had declared the attack in Westminster, which began at about 2.40pm London time, “a terrorist incident”.Scotland Yard said it had 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.
About a thousand people waited hours in Westminster Abbey and many tourists were also trapped in pods on the London Eye.About a thousand people waited hours in Westminster Abbey and many tourists were also trapped in pods on the London Eye.
US president Donald Trump had spoken to May, his spokesman, Sean Spicer said, adding that the UK had the full support of the US government in responding to the attack.US president Donald Trump had spoken to May, his spokesman, Sean Spicer said, adding that the UK had the full support of the US government in responding to the attack.
International leaders including the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, the French president, François Hollande, and the Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy have sent messages of shock and solidarity.International leaders including the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, the French president, François Hollande, and the Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy have sent messages of shock and solidarity.
Extra police were on duty across London, and the Metropolitan police set up a casualty bureau for those worried about friends or family.Extra police were on duty across London, and the Metropolitan police set up a casualty bureau for those worried about friends or family.