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London attacks: six people killed; three terror suspects shot dead by police – latest updates London attacks: six people killed; three terror suspects shot dead by police – latest updates
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5.39am BST
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What we know so far
Six people have been killed in terror attacks on London Bridge and at Borough Market.
Three male suspects have been shot dead by police. Metropolitan police assistant commissioner Mark Rowley said the men were dead eight minutes after the first emergency call was received.
Canisters seen around the body of at least one of the suspects have been “established to be hoaxes”, police said.
At least 30 people injured in the attacks have been taken to five hospitals across London. Others were treated at the scene.
One of those injured was a British Transport police officer who was one of the first on the scene in response to calls from help from the public. He was stabbed in the head, face and leg, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
None of those killed or injured, or the perpetrators, have yet been named.
Police believe all of those directly responsible for the attack have been killed. Investigations are ongoing.
A stabbing in Vauxhall on Saturday night was not connected to the London Bridge attacks, police confirmed.
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This image shows the journey taken by the van – north to south across London Bridge, before crashing in front of the Barrowboy and Banker pub at the top of Borough High Street.
Police said the assailants then left the vehicle and ran through Borough Market, stabbing people in bars and restaurants.
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The crashed van apparently used by the three terror suspects can be seen this morning in front of the Barrow Boy and Banker pub, opposite London Bridge station:
As the sun rises, the grim reality sets in #LondonAttacks pic.twitter.com/IjgiBIw3qA
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Vikram Dodd
The attackers were shot by police from an armed response vehicle, which patrol around Britain ferrying armed officers to incidents.
The numbers of ARVs were increased across Britain were increased after the November 2015 attacks by marauding gunmen on Paris.
British police remain largely unarmed, unlike most of their counterparts across the world.
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Over 80 medics respond to attacksOver 80 medics respond to attacks
Peter Rhodes, the London Ambulance Service assistant director of operations, has given more information on the emergency response to the attacks:Peter Rhodes, the London Ambulance Service assistant director of operations, has given more information on the emergency response to the attacks:
We have now taken over 30 patients to five hospitals across London following the incident at London Bridge. A number of other patients were treated for less serious injuries at the scene. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.We have now taken over 30 patients to five hospitals across London following the incident at London Bridge. A number of other patients were treated for less serious injuries at the scene. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.
Over 80 of our medics have responded to this incident, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, specialist response teams and an advanced trauma team from London’s air ambulance.Over 80 of our medics have responded to this incident, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, specialist response teams and an advanced trauma team from London’s air ambulance.
We declared a major incident and continue to work closely with other members of the emergency services at the scene.We declared a major incident and continue to work closely with other members of the emergency services at the scene.
The injured are being treated at five London hospitals:The injured are being treated at five London hospitals:
St Mary’s hospitalSt Mary’s hospital
St Thomas’ hospitalSt Thomas’ hospital
University College hospitalUniversity College hospital
King’s College hospitalKing’s College hospital
The Royal London hospitalThe Royal London hospital
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Dozens of Londoners and businesses have opened their doors to people stranded in the capital after the London Bridge attack by sharing offers on social media with the hashtag #SofaForLondon.Dozens of Londoners and businesses have opened their doors to people stranded in the capital after the London Bridge attack by sharing offers on social media with the hashtag #SofaForLondon.
Nadine Stares said: “Sofabed available if you are stranded due to this sad incident at London Bridge #SofaForLondon”.Nadine Stares said: “Sofabed available if you are stranded due to this sad incident at London Bridge #SofaForLondon”.
Another Twitter user who gave his name as Ben Andrews, wrote: “If anyone is caught in London Bridge incident needs place to sleep, we have a spare room 10mins walk away from #London Bridge #sofaforlondon.”Another Twitter user who gave his name as Ben Andrews, wrote: “If anyone is caught in London Bridge incident needs place to sleep, we have a spare room 10mins walk away from #London Bridge #sofaforlondon.”
The Makersville bike workshop in Hackney tweeted: “#sofaforlondon heads up guys – if you’re stuck, let us know.”The Makersville bike workshop in Hackney tweeted: “#sofaforlondon heads up guys – if you’re stuck, let us know.”
Lots of other people used Twitter to offer help.Lots of other people used Twitter to offer help.
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Vikram DoddVikram Dodd
Three terrorist attackers killed six people and injured 30 in an atrocity that started with them driving a van into people on London Bridge and then stabbing people in nearby Borough Market.Three terrorist attackers killed six people and injured 30 in an atrocity that started with them driving a van into people on London Bridge and then stabbing people in nearby Borough Market.
Police said they had shot dead all three terrorists – who were wearing hoax suicide bomb vests – after armed officers rushed to the scene.Police said they had shot dead all three terrorists – who were wearing hoax suicide bomb vests – after armed officers rushed to the scene.
People were left fleeing in terror as the attacks unfolded, with gunshots from police ringing out across the streets of central London.People were left fleeing in terror as the attacks unfolded, with gunshots from police ringing out across the streets of central London.
Eyewitnesses told tales of horror with terrorists storming into a pub and restaurant to stab people, and of desperate attempts to fend off the the terrorist knifemen who chose to strike at soft targets.Eyewitnesses told tales of horror with terrorists storming into a pub and restaurant to stab people, and of desperate attempts to fend off the the terrorist knifemen who chose to strike at soft targets.
The rampage lasted eight minutes, beginning at 10.08pm on Saturday, before the three men suspected of staging the attack were shot dead by police at around 10.16pm.The rampage lasted eight minutes, beginning at 10.08pm on Saturday, before the three men suspected of staging the attack were shot dead by police at around 10.16pm.
It is the third deadly attack in under three months on Britain, and comes days before the general election on Thursday.It is the third deadly attack in under three months on Britain, and comes days before the general election on Thursday.
Prime minister Theresa May broke off from campaigning and will chair an emergency meeting of the government’s crisis committee Cobra, on Sunday.Prime minister Theresa May broke off from campaigning and will chair an emergency meeting of the government’s crisis committee Cobra, on Sunday.
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Footage taken by Lara Al-Ostta shows members of the emergency services helping people who are lying injured on London Bridge:Footage taken by Lara Al-Ostta shows members of the emergency services helping people who are lying injured on London Bridge:
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Helen DavidsonHelen Davidson
World leaders have sent swift messages of support even as the full extent of the terrorist attacks in London was still unfolding.World leaders have sent swift messages of support even as the full extent of the terrorist attacks in London was still unfolding.
French president Emmanuel Macron said France was “more then ever” at the side of the UK. Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tweeted about the “awful news from London” and to direct Canadians in need of support to official channels.French president Emmanuel Macron said France was “more then ever” at the side of the UK. Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tweeted about the “awful news from London” and to direct Canadians in need of support to official channels.
The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said his country’s “prayers and resolute solidarity” were with the people of Britain, and his foreign minister, Julie Bishop, said Australia stood ready to support the British government in responding to the attacks.The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said his country’s “prayers and resolute solidarity” were with the people of Britain, and his foreign minister, Julie Bishop, said Australia stood ready to support the British government in responding to the attacks.
The president of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, said his thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families.The president of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, said his thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families.
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The White House has provided a readout of a telephone call between Donald Trump and Theresa May:The White House has provided a readout of a telephone call between Donald Trump and Theresa May:
President Donald J Trump spoke with prime minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom today.President Donald J Trump spoke with prime minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom today.
The president offered his condolences for the brutal terror attacks on June 3 in central London.The president offered his condolences for the brutal terror attacks on June 3 in central London.
He praised the heroic response of police and other first responders and offered the full support of the United States government in investigating and bringing those responsible for these heinous acts to justice.He praised the heroic response of police and other first responders and offered the full support of the United States government in investigating and bringing those responsible for these heinous acts to justice.
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Apart from the wounded British Transport Police officer, we have no details yet about the identities of those injured or killed – including the three suspects who were shot dead by police.Apart from the wounded British Transport Police officer, we have no details yet about the identities of those injured or killed – including the three suspects who were shot dead by police.
Peter Rhodes, London Ambulance Service’s assistant director of operations, said they had taken “over 30 patients to five hospitals across London … a number of other patients were treated for less serious injuries at the scene”.Peter Rhodes, London Ambulance Service’s assistant director of operations, said they had taken “over 30 patients to five hospitals across London … a number of other patients were treated for less serious injuries at the scene”.
Those worried about relatives or friends who might have been caught up in the attacks are encouraged to call the Metropolitan police casualty bureau:Those worried about relatives or friends who might have been caught up in the attacks are encouraged to call the Metropolitan police casualty bureau:
0800 096 12330800 096 1233
020 7158 0197020 7158 0197
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British Transport Police has confirmed one of its on-duty officers was seriously injured in the attack.
The male officer was one of the first on the scene “after he responded to calls for help from the public”, BTP said.
His injuries – to his head, face and leg – are serious but not thought to be life-threatening. He is currently being treated in a central London hospital.
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Rowley, taking questions from reporters, clarified that police believe that only the three people shot dead by police were involved in the attack, but said enquiries were ongoing.
He did say that suspicions that explosives were involved – prompted by pictures showing what looked like canisters around a suspect’s chest – have “now been ruled out”.
4.03am BST
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Police statement in full
Here is the statement from assistant commissioner Mark Rowley:
Since late yesterday evening [Saturday, 3 June], the Metropolitan Police Service has been responding to incidents in the London Bridge and Borough Market areas of south London. We are treating this as a terrorist incident and a full investigation is already underway, led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
You will understand that our knowledge of the incident is still growing but what we understand at the present time is:
At 22.08 yesterday evening we began to receive reports that a vehicle had struck pedestrians on London Bridge.
The vehicle continued to drive from London Bridge to Borough Market.
The suspects then left the vehicle and a number of people were stabbed, including an on-duty British Transport Police officer who was responding to the incident at London Bridge. He received serious but not life-threatening injuries. His family has been informed.
Armed officers responded very quickly and bravely, confronting three male suspects who were shot and killed in Borough Market. The suspects had been confronted and shot by the police within eight minutes of the first call. The suspects were wearing what looked like explosive vests but these were later established to be hoaxes.
At 22.08 yesterday evening we began to receive reports that a vehicle had struck pedestrians on London Bridge.
The vehicle continued to drive from London Bridge to Borough Market.
The suspects then left the vehicle and a number of people were stabbed, including an on-duty British Transport Police officer who was responding to the incident at London Bridge. He received serious but not life-threatening injuries. His family has been informed.
Armed officers responded very quickly and bravely, confronting three male suspects who were shot and killed in Borough Market. The suspects had been confronted and shot by the police within eight minutes of the first call. The suspects were wearing what looked like explosive vests but these were later established to be hoaxes.
The ongoing operation is led by the Met, working closely with British Transport Police, City of London Police, the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.
At this stage, we believe that six people have died in addition to the three attackers shot dead by police. And at least 20 casualties have been taken to six hospitals across London, but numbers are still rising.
I’d like to repeat our request for the public to avoid the following areas: London Bridge and Borough Market. This is to allow emergency services to deal with this incident.
The investigation is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command and we would ask anybody who has images or film of the incident to pass those to police by uploading it at www.ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk.
Our thoughts are with all those involved and those responding to both incidents. Those who are concerned about a loved one can contact the casualty bureau on 0800 0961 233.
We are reviewing and planning to strengthen our policing stance across London over the forthcoming days, and there will be additional police and officers deployed across the capital.
I would like to ask the public to remain vigilant and let us know if they see anything suspicious that causes them concern and dial 999 immediately.
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Here are the key facts from that Metropolitan police update:
Six people have been killed in terror attacks on London Bridge and at Borough Market.
Three male suspects have been shot dead by police.
Canisters seen around the body of at least one of the suspects have been “established to be hoaxes”, police said.
Police believe all of those directly responsible for the attack have been killed.
3.54am BST
03:54
Canisters on suspects' bodies 'were hoaxes'
Mark Rowley, assistant commissioner for the Metropolitan police, has confirmed that the vehicle drove from London Bridge to Borough Market, hitting pedestrians on the bridge.
There, he said, the suspects left the vehicle and stabbed a number of people, including an on-duty police officer, who sustained serious injuries.
Armed response officers confronted three male suspects, who were shot and killed.
Rowley says the three suspects were shot within eight minutes of the first call to emergency services.
He says the canisters, or vests, seen on the body of at least one suspect, have been “established to be hoaxes”.
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Three male suspects shot dead by police
Police confirm three male suspects were shot and killed by armed officers.
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Six people killed in attack
Six people have been killed, the police have confirmed.
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Lisa O'Carroll
Police officers on the scene at Borough Market say the area will be closed for at least 24 hours. Dozens of fire rescue officers in hard hats and overalls are just leaving the scene.
Fire rescue teams leave Borough area. Police officer tells me it will be close for at least 24 hours pic.twitter.com/ar3vkpvUMO
Armed officers were protecting a hotel in central London where it is believed witnesses were taken after the incident. The receptionist said the hotel was a “crisis centre”, but could not tell how many had arrived from London Bridge.
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Ariana Grande, whose concert in Manchester was the target of a terrorist attack less than two weeks ago, has tweeted her support for those caught up in tonight’s events:
Praying for London ♡
Grande is due to lead a tribute concert in Manchester on Sunday evening to commemorate the 22 people killed and support the dozens who were injured.
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Amber Rudd: 'horrific attack in the heart of our capital'
Here is the full statement from the home secretary, Amber Rudd:
This was an horrific attack in the heart of our capital city, targeted at people enjoying their evening with friends and family.
My thoughts are with the victims and all those affected by this incident.
As ever, in difficult and traumatic circumstances, I am extremely proud of and thankful to our police and emergency services who responded so swiftly and those who will work tirelessly as the investigation into this appalling act continues.