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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, PC Keith Palmer - 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 it like on Westminster Bridge? What was the scene on Westminster Bridge?
Witnesses have described pandemonium and panic.Witnesses have described pandemonium and panic.
One, Michael Adamou, 25, was driving the 453 bus when he saw a grey Hyundai heading towards the Houses of Parliament and hitting pedestrians on the bridge.One, Michael Adamou, 25, was driving the 453 bus when he saw a grey Hyundai heading towards the Houses of Parliament and hitting pedestrians on the bridge.
"Initially I thought he's lost control of the car, but then I saw quite a few people rushing into Parliament and police trying to stop everyone."Initially I thought he's lost control of the car, but then I saw quite a few people rushing into Parliament and police trying to stop everyone.
"After a few seconds I just heard gunshots. Everybody on my bus was panicking.""After a few seconds I just heard gunshots. Everybody on my bus was panicking."
Another, Richard Tice, said he was coming out of Westminster Tube station at about 14:45 and was ushered by police onto Westminster Bridge.Another, 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''We saw a policeman down on the floor'
Did the attacker reach Parliament?Did the attacker reach Parliament?
After crashing into railings outside the Houses of Parliament, the attacker entered through Carriage Gates on Parliament Square.After crashing into railings outside the Houses of Parliament, the attacker entered through Carriage Gates on Parliament Square.
He approached PC Palmer, attacking him with a large knife, before being shot dead by armed police.He approached PC Palmer, attacking him with a large knife, before being shot dead by armed police.
As MPs and Parliamentary workers were held in lockdown within the Palace of Westminster, medics struggled for up to half an hour to help the police officer and the assailant in the cobbled entrance outside. As MPs and parliamentary workers were held in lockdown within the Palace of Westminster, which encompasses both houses of Parliament, medics struggled for up to half an hour to help the police officer and the assailant in the cobbled entrance outside.
Who were the victims?Who were the victims?
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.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.
Paying tribute to PC Palmer in the Commons, Prime Minister Theresa May said he was "every inch a hero and his actions will never be forgotten".Paying tribute to PC Palmer in the Commons, Prime Minister Theresa May said he was "every inch a hero and his actions will never be forgotten".
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.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.
It is thought she was 43 and a married mother of two. The college's principal, Rachel Borland, said Mrs Frade "was highly regarded and loved by our students and by her colleagues".It is thought she was 43 and a married mother of two. 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," she added."She will be deeply missed by all of us," she added.
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.
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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 on to the pavement.A woman was given urgent medical treatment after falling into the River Thames as the attacker's car drove on to the pavement.
Speaking to MPs, Theresa May said those injured in the attack included 12 Britons, three French children, two Romanians, four South Koreans, two Greeks, and one each from Germany, Poland, the Irish Republic, China, Italy and the US.Speaking to MPs, Theresa May said those injured in the attack included 12 Britons, three French children, two Romanians, four South Koreans, two Greeks, and one each from Germany, Poland, the Irish Republic, China, Italy and the US.
Four university students from Edge Hill University, in Lancashire, were hurt. Two were sent to hospital as "walking wounded", while two others had minor injuries.Four university students from Edge Hill University, in Lancashire, were hurt. Two were sent to hospital as "walking wounded", while two others had minor injuries.
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.
King's College Hospital said eight patients were being treated there - six male, and two female. Two were described as critical and two stableKing's College Hospital said 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 attackFrench students hurt in London attack
Students among injured in London attackStudents among injured in London attack
Who was the attacker? Was there only one?Who was the attacker? Was there only one?
The prime minister told the Commons the attacker had acted alone, and there was "no reason to believe" further attacks were planned.The prime minister told the Commons the attacker had acted alone, and there was "no reason to believe" further attacks were planned.
She added that the man was British-born and had come to the attention of the security service MI5 some years ago over concerns about violent extremism.She added that the man was British-born and had come to the attention of the security service MI5 some years ago over concerns about violent extremism.
Mrs May told MPs: "He was a peripheral figure. The case is historic. He was not part of the current intelligence picture.Mrs May told MPs: "He was a peripheral figure. The case is historic. He was not part of the current intelligence picture.
"There was no prior intelligence of his intent or of the plot.""There was no prior intelligence of his intent or of the plot."
The man has not yet been named. Acting deputy commissioner Mark Rowley, the Met's top anti-terror officer, urged restraint from "proactive investigative journalists" in working out who he was.The man has not yet been named. 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 police were focusing on the suspect's "motivation, preparation and associates".Mr Rowley said police were focusing on the suspect's "motivation, preparation and associates".
Eight people have been arrested and several addresses raided in London and Birmingham in connection with the attack.Eight people have been arrested and several addresses raided in London and Birmingham in connection with the attack.
What security has been put in place?What security has been put in place?
Both the House of Commons and the House of Lords sat on Thursday at their normal times.Both the House of Commons and the House of Lords sat 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 had been suspended and politicians, journalists and visitors to the buildings had been locked inside for about five hours on Wednesday. Hundreds were also evacuated from Parliament to Westminster Abbey for safety.
Hundreds of people were evacuated from Parliament to Westminster Abbey for safety.
Theresa May says 'we'll never waver'Theresa May says 'we'll never waver'
What about travel in the area?What about travel in the area?
Westminster Tube 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.
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