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London Bridge attack: Van rams into people, reports of stabbing in nearby restaurant London attacks: Stabbing reports at multiple locations after van rams into people on London Bridge
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British police said they are dealing with an incident on London Bridge after reports of a van hitting multiple people there. London police confirm they are dealing with three “incidents” in the city center on Saturday evening: a vehicle collision with pedestrians on London Bridge, reported stabbings in the Borough Market area and a third incident in Vauxhall.
In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan police have tweeted, advising people to “run, hide and tell.” WATCH LIVE: Reported van & stabbing attacks in London: special coverage
Police cars, ambulances and helicopters have arrived at the scene, according to various eyewitness reports on Twitter. LIVE UPDATES: Police manhunt following stabbing, vehicle attacks across London Live updates
In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan police have advised people to “run, hide and tell” on Twitter.
Police cars, ambulances and helicopters have arrived to the London Bridge, according to various eyewitness reports on Twitter.
The Metropolitan Police said they will release further information after making sure it is “accurate,” following social media reports that there was an attacker with a knife and gunfire heard in the area.The Metropolitan Police said they will release further information after making sure it is “accurate,” following social media reports that there was an attacker with a knife and gunfire heard in the area.
Conflicting accounts claimed that between one and three attackers jumped out of the van after it hit people and proceeded to stab people.Conflicting accounts claimed that between one and three attackers jumped out of the van after it hit people and proceeded to stab people.
At least five people were injured on the bridge, the BBC reported. It was not immediately clear how grave the injuries were.At least five people were injured on the bridge, the BBC reported. It was not immediately clear how grave the injuries were.
Police have confirmed they also “responded to an incident” in the nearby Borough Market after reports suggested there was a knife attack there.Police have confirmed they also “responded to an incident” in the nearby Borough Market after reports suggested there was a knife attack there.
Dramatic footage reportedly taken from inside the London Bridge Bar showed police ordering all the patrons to get on the ground and take cover.Dramatic footage reportedly taken from inside the London Bridge Bar showed police ordering all the patrons to get on the ground and take cover.
London police then confirmed that a third “incident” was taking place in the Vauxhall area of the city, roughly two miles (3.2km) from Borough Market.
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