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Four people have died and 40 people have been injured in a terror attack near the Houses of Parliament. Here is what we know so far.Four people have died and 40 people have been injured in a terror attack near the Houses of Parliament. Here is what we know so far.
What happened?What happened?
At 14.40 GMT a single attacker drove a car over Westminster Bridge, near the Houses of Parliament in central London, killing at least two pedestrians and injuring many more.At 14.40 GMT a single attacker drove a car over Westminster Bridge, near the Houses of Parliament in central London, killing at least two pedestrians and injuring many more.
The car then crashed into railings outside the Houses of Parliament.The car then crashed into railings outside the Houses of Parliament.
The attacker, armed with a knife, ran to Parliament where he was confronted by the police. One officer - who was not armed - was stabbed and killed. The attacker, armed with a knife, ran to Parliament where he was confronted by the police. One officer, PC Keith Palmer - who was not armed - was stabbed and killed.
The attacker was shot dead by armed officers.The attacker was shot dead by armed officers.
Latest updates from the scene in WestminsterLatest updates from the scene in Westminster
What was the scene like?What was the scene like?
Witnesses have described pandemonium and panic.Witnesses have described pandemonium and panic.
One, Richard Tice, said he was coming out of Westminster tube station at about 14:45 and was ushered by police onto Westminster Bridge. One, Richard Tice, said he was coming out of Westminster Tube station at about 14:45 and was ushered by police onto Westminster Bridge.
He saw people lying on the bridge being tended to. He was told that a car had mounted the pavement and driven the whole way, from south to north, across the bridge, knocking people over.He saw people lying on the bridge being tended to. He was told that a car had mounted the pavement and driven the whole way, from south to north, across the bridge, knocking people over.
"I counted eight people the length of the bridge, from south to north - at least eight.""I counted eight people the length of the bridge, from south to north - at least eight."
'We saw a policeman down on the floor'
Who were the victims?Who were the victims?
So far, only the police officer who died has been named. He was PC Keith Palmer, 48, of the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command. He had 15 years' service and was a husband and a father. The police officer who died was PC Keith Palmer, 48, of the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command. He had 15 years' service and was a husband and a father.
One woman in her mid-40s was killed after being hit by the attacker's car before it reached Parliament. She was confirmed dead by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital. Aysha Frade, who worked at DLD College London, was killed after being hit by the attacker's car before it reached Parliament. She was confirmed dead by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital.
The college's principal, Rachel Borland, said Mrs Frade "was highly regarded and loved by our students and by her colleagues.
"She will be deeply missed by all of us."
Police said a man in his mid-50s had also died and seven people were still in a critical condition. A further 29 have been treated in hospital.Police said a man in his mid-50s had also died and seven people were still in a critical condition. A further 29 have been treated in hospital.
The injured included three police officers who were walking across the bridge on their way back from a commendation ceremony. Two are described as being in a serious condition.The injured included three police officers who were walking across the bridge on their way back from a commendation ceremony. Two are described as being in a serious condition.
A woman was given urgent medical treatment after falling into the River Thames as the attacker's car drove onto the pavement.A woman was given urgent medical treatment after falling into the River Thames as the attacker's car drove onto the pavement.
Police said a "range of nationalities" were among the injured.Police said a "range of nationalities" were among the injured.
A group of French schoolchildren were on the bridge and three were injured in the incident.A group of French schoolchildren were on the bridge and three were injured in the incident.
Four university students from Edge Hill University, in Lancashire, were also hurt. Two were sent to hospital as "walking wounded", whilst two others had minor injuries.Four university students from Edge Hill University, in Lancashire, were also hurt. Two were sent to hospital as "walking wounded", whilst two others had minor injuries.
Five South Korean tourists were injured - one of them seriously - in a stampede as people fled the area after the attack.Five South Korean tourists were injured - one of them seriously - in a stampede as people fled the area after the attack.
London Ambulance Service said it had treated 12 people with serious injuries, who were all taken to hospital. They also treated eight people with less serious injuries at the scene.London Ambulance Service said it had treated 12 people with serious injuries, who were all taken to hospital. They also treated eight people with less serious injuries at the scene.
Kings College Hospital says eight patients were being treated there - six male, and two female. Two were described as critical and two stableKings College Hospital says eight patients were being treated there - six male, and two female. Two were described as critical and two stable
St Thomas' Hospital said two patients had been admitted - both were stable.St Thomas' Hospital said two patients had been admitted - both were stable.
One patient was admitted to the Royal London Hospital, but no details were given.One patient was admitted to the Royal London Hospital, but no details were given.
French students hurt in London attack
Students among injured in London attack
Who was the attacker? Was there only one?Who was the attacker? Was there only one?
The prime minister said there was a "single attacker".The prime minister said there was a "single attacker".
He has not yet been named. Police say they think they know who he is, and are "working to look at associates". Acting deputy commissioner Mark Rowley, the Met's top anti-terror officer, urged restraint from "proactive investigative journalists" in working out who he was.He has not yet been named. Police say they think they know who he is, and are "working to look at associates". Acting deputy commissioner Mark Rowley, the Met's top anti-terror officer, urged restraint from "proactive investigative journalists" in working out who he was.
Mr Rowley said the working assumption was that the attacker was "inspired by international terrorism" and "Islamist-related terrorism", but would not comment on his nationality or any other details.Mr Rowley said the working assumption was that the attacker was "inspired by international terrorism" and "Islamist-related terrorism", but would not comment on his nationality or any other details.
He said police were focusing on the suspect's "motivation, preparation and associates".He said police were focusing on the suspect's "motivation, preparation and associates".
Seven people have been arrested and six addresses raided in London, Birmingham and elsewhere in connection with the attack.Seven people have been arrested and six addresses raided in London, Birmingham and elsewhere in connection with the attack.
Mr Rowley added that police had "no specific information about further threats to the public at this time".Mr Rowley added that police had "no specific information about further threats to the public at this time".
What security has been put in place?What security has been put in place?
Both the House of Commons and the House of Lords will sit on Thursday at their normal times.Both the House of Commons and the House of Lords will sit on Thursday at their normal times.
Police said there would be more unarmed and armed police officers on the streets in following days, both in London and across the country.Police said there would be more unarmed and armed police officers on the streets in following days, both in London and across the country.
The UK's threat level has been set at "severe" - meaning an attack is highly likely - for some time and this would not change, the prime minister said.The UK's threat level has been set at "severe" - meaning an attack is highly likely - for some time and this would not change, the prime minister said.
Parliament was suspended and politicians, journalists and visitors to the buildings were locked in for about five hours.Parliament was suspended and politicians, journalists and visitors to the buildings were locked in for about five hours.
Hundreds of people were evacuated from Parliament to Westminster Abbey for safety.Hundreds of people were evacuated from Parliament to Westminster Abbey for safety.
Parliament to resume with tributes
What about travel in the area?What about travel in the area?
Westminster underground station has been closed and is open for interchange only. Westminster Tube station has been closed and is open for interchange only.
Police are asking people to avoid the following areas: Parliament Square; Whitehall; Westminster Bridge; Lambeth Bridge; Victoria Street up to the junction with Broadway and the Victoria Embankment up to Embankment tube.Police are asking people to avoid the following areas: Parliament Square; Whitehall; Westminster Bridge; Lambeth Bridge; Victoria Street up to the junction with Broadway and the Victoria Embankment up to Embankment tube.
The Thames Riverboat RB6 route via London Eye Millennium Pier, and Westminster Millennium Pier is also suspended.The Thames Riverboat RB6 route via London Eye Millennium Pier, and Westminster Millennium Pier is also suspended.