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London attack: What we know so far | London attack: What we know so far |
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Five 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. | Five 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 - 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 Westminster | Latest 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." |
Who were the victims? | Who were the victims? |
So far, only the police officer 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. | So far, only the police officer 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. |
One woman 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 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. | |
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. | |
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 stable | Kings 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. |
Just after 17:00 GMT, a woman was pulled alive from the River Thames, but with injuries. | Just after 17:00 GMT, a woman was pulled alive from the River Thames, but with injuries. |
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". |
What security has been put in place? | What security has been put in place? |
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. |
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. |
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 underground 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. |