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Events are unfolding rapidly in London after a terrorist attack outside the Houses of Parliament. The investigation into a terrorist attack outside the Houses of Parliament in London is developing rapidly.
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 attacker Five people have died, including a policeman 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. 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 a 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.
Police believe the attacker struck alone, but locked down the area around Westminster for several hours and searched nearby buildings as a precaution. 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.
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. Police believe the attacker struck alone and was inspired by Islamist-related international terrorism.
Three French high school students and four British university students were among those injured when the attacker drove into pedestrians. They think they know his identity and are investigating possible associates.
One woman was thrown or jumped into the Thames from the bridge. She was rescued but had sustained serious injuries. 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 police officers returning from a ceremony, and two Romanians were also struck and wounded on the bridge. Three French high school students, four British university students and two Romanians 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 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 said it had 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.
About a thousand people waited hours in Westminster Abbey and many tourists were also trapped in pods on the London Eye. 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.
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. Leaders of Canada, France, Germany and Spain were among others who 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 force 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.