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London Bridge attacks: six killed; three terror suspects shot dead by police – latest updates London Bridge attack: six killed; three terror suspects shot dead by police – latest updates
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Peter Walker
The Conservatives have suspended national election campaigning after the terrorist attack on London Bridge in which at least six people were killed and the three attackers shot dead by police.
While local work such as leafleting would go on, the party said it had decided to not campaign nationally on Sunday, with the suspension to be reviewed over the day, and as more details emerge of the attack and its aftermath.
Other parties had yet to comment, but it appeared likely both Labour and the Liberal Democrats would follow suit, with the election just four days away.
It is the second terrorism-related suspension of the campaign – it stopped for three days after last month’s suicide bomb attack in Manchester, which killed 22 people.
We're binning Marr show this morning to allow rolling news coverage but will talk to E Thornberry and D Davis for political reaction
Following the London terror attack the Andrew Marr Show and Sunday Politics have been cancelled
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My colleague Hannah Ellis-Petersen is in Borough this morning:
Dozens of people who live in the Borough market area or were staying at hotels nearby have spent the night sleeping in the lobby of the Hilton London Bridge, huddled under duvets on chairs and makeshift beds made from sofas and benches.
Ian, who lives on the riverfront near Borough market and has not been allowed back to his flat, said he had been eating at Fish restaurant on the other side of Borough market from the attack when at around 10.15pm they noticed people running past the window screaming.
“We started to notice people running past rather frantically, but we didn’t think too much about it initially because it’s Saturday night,” he said. “But suddenly we noticed the manager telling people to come inside, so I realised something was wrong. They brought us all into the restaurant kitchen where there were no windows, because the whole restaurant is glass.
“Then around 11am, the police came storming in and said ‘follow us with your hands on your head’ and they walked us all to a safe position the other side of London bridge. There were policemen with guns lining the whole area where we walked but we didn’t really have time to notice anything around.
“There was complete panic but I must say the police handled it very professionally.”
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Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says one Australian has been injured, and officials are looking into reports a second was also caught up in the attack:
One case has been confirmed and the Australian concerned is in hospital. In the other case, we are continuing to make inquiries.
Our officials will continue to provide every assistance they can to Australians affected by this shocking attack and their families.
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A man reported missing by friends overnight has been located in hospital, where he is intensive care, Press Association reports:
Geoff Ho, a business editor with the Sunday Express, is in intensive care after allegedly being stabbed.
Friends had tweeted that Ho was put in an ambulance after being injured near the Southwark Tavern.
His friend Isabelle Oderberg tweeted: “We have found Geoff. He is in intensive care.
“Thank you for the RTs and messages. I’ll be going offline now until I hear more.”
The Metropolitan Police has a casualty bureau for anyone concerned about friends or relatives. There are two numbers to call:
0800 096 1233
020 7158 0197
7.33am BST
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My colleague Alice Ross is at the Andaz hotel in Liverpool Street, which was used overnight as a rescue centre for less seriously injured victims of the attack:
Arthur Ventura, from Birmingham, was staying at the Andaz hotel, where the walking wounded were taken. He was meeting a friend at about 11pm when he saw people arriving. “I saw a few victims or casualties that were taken here to the hotel,” he said.
“All the casualties were taken to the first floor to be treated.”
Ventura saw about four casualties, including a man with a head wound and another who was unable to walk properly. “There were no paramedics [at that time]: it was all staff helping people,” he said.
Staff were calm and helpful, giving out bottles of water and giving first aid to the wounded. “They weren’t panicking.”
Ventura went out for the evening. When he returned to the hotel at 5am security was tight. “There were still police and hotel staff were asking for ID,” he said. He was smoking outside, unable to sleep.
Three armed police at the hotel doors left at around 7am and a member of hotel staff said nobody involved in the incident was still at the hotel.
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At least two French citizens have been injured, one seriously, Reuters reports, citing the French president’s office.At least two French citizens have been injured, one seriously, Reuters reports, citing the French president’s office.
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Sadiq Khan: election should not be postponedSadiq Khan: election should not be postponed
Khan confirms he will be attending the government’s emergency Cobra committee meeting this morning.Khan confirms he will be attending the government’s emergency Cobra committee meeting this morning.
He says, although campaigning is suspended today, Thursday’s general election should go ahead:He says, although campaigning is suspended today, Thursday’s general election should go ahead:
They [the terrorists] want to stop us enjoying the freedoms that we have … they want to stop us voting on Thursday in the general election … we can’t allow them to do that.They [the terrorists] want to stop us enjoying the freedoms that we have … they want to stop us voting on Thursday in the general election … we can’t allow them to do that.
I’m not an advocate of postponing the election, I’m a passionate believer in democracy … One of the things these terrorists hate is democracy.I’m not an advocate of postponing the election, I’m a passionate believer in democracy … One of the things these terrorists hate is democracy.
People should remain calm and vigilant, carry about their normal business.People should remain calm and vigilant, carry about their normal business.
But he adds:But he adds:
The threat level remains severe … [that] means an attack across the country is still highly likely.The threat level remains severe … [that] means an attack across the country is still highly likely.
Londoners will see an increased police presence today and over the next few days … some of it armed officers.Londoners will see an increased police presence today and over the next few days … some of it armed officers.
But Khan says London is one of the safest global cities in the world.But Khan says London is one of the safest global cities in the world.
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The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has been speaking about last night’s attack. He says he is “appalled and furious that these cowardly terrorists would deliberately target innocent Londoners”.The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has been speaking about last night’s attack. He says he is “appalled and furious that these cowardly terrorists would deliberately target innocent Londoners”.
There can be no justification …There can be no justification …
Six people have been killed, more than 40 have been injured – some of them, I’m afraid are critical.Six people have been killed, more than 40 have been injured – some of them, I’m afraid are critical.
Khan says the emergency services “reacted heroically”:Khan says the emergency services “reacted heroically”:
As a result of their swift action, fewer people have died than would otherwise have been the case.As a result of their swift action, fewer people have died than would otherwise have been the case.
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Tories confirm suspension of election campaignTories confirm suspension of election campaign
Other major parties are also expected not to campaign today. The Conservative party has just issued this statement:Other major parties are also expected not to campaign today. The Conservative party has just issued this statement:
The Conservative party will not be campaigning nationally today. We will review as the day goes on and as more details of the attack emerge.The Conservative party will not be campaigning nationally today. We will review as the day goes on and as more details of the attack emerge.
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Vehicle appears to be B&Q/Hertz hire vanVehicle appears to be B&Q/Hertz hire van
Images from the scene this morning show the crashed van driven by the suspects across London Bridge:Images from the scene this morning show the crashed van driven by the suspects across London Bridge:
Dawn over London Bridge - the forensics team at work pic.twitter.com/r5YMrGOovCDawn over London Bridge - the forensics team at work pic.twitter.com/r5YMrGOovC
The van appears to be an hourly hire Hertz vehicle, rented via a B&Q DIY store:The van appears to be an hourly hire Hertz vehicle, rented via a B&Q DIY store:
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General election campaigning suspendedGeneral election campaigning suspended
Robert Peston, ITV’s political editor, reports that national campaigning for Thursday’s general election has been suspended:Robert Peston, ITV’s political editor, reports that national campaigning for Thursday’s general election has been suspended:
As of now, politicians to suspend national campaigning today, but local campaigning to continue. That feels right. What do you think?As of now, politicians to suspend national campaigning today, but local campaigning to continue. That feels right. What do you think?
Local campaigning – door-knocking and leaflet dropping – will continue, Peston reports.Local campaigning – door-knocking and leaflet dropping – will continue, Peston reports.
After the attack on Manchester Arena, the major parties suspended national campaigning for three days.After the attack on Manchester Arena, the major parties suspended national campaigning for three days.
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Overnight, my colleague Carmen Fishwick was at Liverpool Street, outside the Andaz hotel, which is being used as an official rescue centre.Overnight, my colleague Carmen Fishwick was at Liverpool Street, outside the Andaz hotel, which is being used as an official rescue centre.
She reported that there were four ambulances, an ambulance control unit and at least 30 emergency service workers and armed guards on the scene, with at least two people being treated: one with a head injury and a woman in a wheelchair:She reported that there were four ambulances, an ambulance control unit and at least 30 emergency service workers and armed guards on the scene, with at least two people being treated: one with a head injury and a woman in a wheelchair:
I spoke to a man who witnessed the immediate aftermath of the attack, whose car has been impounded by police.I spoke to a man who witnessed the immediate aftermath of the attack, whose car has been impounded by police.
A 25-year-old man, who wishes to remain anonymous, was driving across the bridge when he saw a man and a pregnant woman unconscious on the road. He says they were there for at least five minutes before the emergency services arrived.A 25-year-old man, who wishes to remain anonymous, was driving across the bridge when he saw a man and a pregnant woman unconscious on the road. He says they were there for at least five minutes before the emergency services arrived.
“We thought it was a car accident but as we got closer we could see a lot of blood and bodies. There was a pregnant woman on the right who was severely injured and on the left there was a man being resuscitated, but he started breathing. We don’t know whether the woman survived.“We thought it was a car accident but as we got closer we could see a lot of blood and bodies. There was a pregnant woman on the right who was severely injured and on the left there was a man being resuscitated, but he started breathing. We don’t know whether the woman survived.
“We had to get out of the car and there were lots of people screaming. And then ambulances arrived. It was a shocking experience.”“We had to get out of the car and there were lots of people screaming. And then ambulances arrived. It was a shocking experience.”
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Helen DavidsonHelen Davidson
Saturday night’s terrorist incidents in London prompted the first use of a new police warning to the public, to “run, hide, tell” in the event of an attack.Saturday night’s terrorist incidents in London prompted the first use of a new police warning to the public, to “run, hide, tell” in the event of an attack.
#Londonbridge #boroughmarket #vauxhall pic.twitter.com/a7OciBEBjH#Londonbridge #boroughmarket #vauxhall pic.twitter.com/a7OciBEBjH
As the incident was underway, the London Metropolitan police issued an alert through social media channels, warning people in the area to run away from any threat, rather than surrender or attempt to negotiate. If that wasn’t possible, they should instead hide, turn their phone to silent and barricade themselves in before calling police.As the incident was underway, the London Metropolitan police issued an alert through social media channels, warning people in the area to run away from any threat, rather than surrender or attempt to negotiate. If that wasn’t possible, they should instead hide, turn their phone to silent and barricade themselves in before calling police.
Many people out in London did not get the chance. Others, according to reports, instead took on the attackers head-on in an attempt to rescue victims, fighting back with chairs and pint glasses.Many people out in London did not get the chance. Others, according to reports, instead took on the attackers head-on in an attempt to rescue victims, fighting back with chairs and pint glasses.
In an information video about the new campaign, assistant commissioner Mark Rowley said the instructions were based on proven advice.In an information video about the new campaign, assistant commissioner Mark Rowley said the instructions were based on proven advice.
“Everyone’s aware of the terrorism challenges across the world,” he said. “It can never cater for every possible eventuality and, if someone acts on instinct and perhaps decides to fight because they have no choice, we would never criticise them for that.”“Everyone’s aware of the terrorism challenges across the world,” he said. “It can never cater for every possible eventuality and, if someone acts on instinct and perhaps decides to fight because they have no choice, we would never criticise them for that.”
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Initial police reports said at least 20 people had been taken to hospitals across the capital. That number has now risen to 48. Other “walking wounded” were treated at the scene.Initial police reports said at least 20 people had been taken to hospitals across the capital. That number has now risen to 48. Other “walking wounded” were treated at the scene.
An ambulance crew arrived at the scene six minutes after the first emergency call.An ambulance crew arrived at the scene six minutes after the first emergency call.
Here is the statement from London Ambulance Service assistant director of operations, Peter Rhodes:Here is the statement from London Ambulance Service assistant director of operations, Peter Rhodes:
Our thoughts are with all of those affected by the incident at London Bridge and their friends and family.Our thoughts are with all of those affected by the incident at London Bridge and their friends and family.
We took 48 patients to five hospitals across London and treated a number of others at the scene for minor injuries. Police have confirmed that sadly, six people also died at the scene.We took 48 patients to five hospitals across London and treated a number of others at the scene for minor injuries. Police have confirmed that sadly, six people also died at the scene.
We were called to the incident at 10.07pm (Saturday 3 June), with the first ambulance crew arriving within six minutes.We were called to the incident at 10.07pm (Saturday 3 June), with the first ambulance crew arriving within six minutes.
We sent over 80 of our medics to the scene including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, specialist response teams and an advanced trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance.We sent over 80 of our medics to the scene including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, specialist response teams and an advanced trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance.
We declared a major incident and worked closely with other members of the emergency services at the scene. Our priority was to assess patients and ensure that they were treated and taken to hospital as soon as possible.We declared a major incident and worked closely with other members of the emergency services at the scene. Our priority was to assess patients and ensure that they were treated and taken to hospital as soon as possible.
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48 people injured48 people injured
London Ambulance Service confirms it has taken 48 people to five hospitals across London.London Ambulance Service confirms it has taken 48 people to five hospitals across London.
It says that is in addition to the six people who died at the scene.It says that is in addition to the six people who died at the scene.
The three suspects were also shot dead by police at the scene.The three suspects were also shot dead by police at the scene.
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With three suspects shot dead by police, investigators will be trying to establish quickly whether a wider network was involved.With three suspects shot dead by police, investigators will be trying to establish quickly whether a wider network was involved.
Met police assistant commissioner Mark Rowley said that officers believed all the attackers directly involved in the attack had been killed:Met police assistant commissioner Mark Rowley said that officers believed all the attackers directly involved in the attack had been killed:
We believe three people were involved, but we still have got some more inquiries to do to be 100% confident in that.We believe three people were involved, but we still have got some more inquiries to do to be 100% confident in that.
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Bethany Atkin, who works for the Guardian, was at Boro Bistro, a restaurant that sits under an overpass on Borough High Street, close to where the van driven by the attackers crashed:Bethany Atkin, who works for the Guardian, was at Boro Bistro, a restaurant that sits under an overpass on Borough High Street, close to where the van driven by the attackers crashed:
We were sitting outside under umbrellas underneath the bridge and there was a shower of rubble that landed on the umbrellas. A van had crashed into the bridge.We were sitting outside under umbrellas underneath the bridge and there was a shower of rubble that landed on the umbrellas. A van had crashed into the bridge.
We stood up, everyone was moving, I saw a man who was bleeding. I don’t know how he was injured. We ran into the restaurant and tried to find a safe place, but there wasn’t one.We stood up, everyone was moving, I saw a man who was bleeding. I don’t know how he was injured. We ran into the restaurant and tried to find a safe place, but there wasn’t one.
Running back outside, Atkin saw another casualty:Running back outside, Atkin saw another casualty:
We saw a woman with blood, about 20 metres from the bridge. I saw her lying down on the floor.We saw a woman with blood, about 20 metres from the bridge. I saw her lying down on the floor.
Atkin ran into London Bridge hospital to shelter but there was another commotion on the street:Atkin ran into London Bridge hospital to shelter but there was another commotion on the street:
A man was shouting and then everyone started screaming and running away from the man. It was very sinister.A man was shouting and then everyone started screaming and running away from the man. It was very sinister.
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The prime minister, Theresa May, was among political leaders expressing their thanks to emergency services for their response to the terror attack.The prime minister, Theresa May, was among political leaders expressing their thanks to emergency services for their response to the terror attack.
May has broken off from campaigning for Thursday’s general election, and will chair an emergency meeting of the government’s crisis committee, Cobra, on Sunday morning. The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will also attend.May has broken off from campaigning for Thursday’s general election, and will chair an emergency meeting of the government’s crisis committee, Cobra, on Sunday morning. The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will also attend.
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What we know so farWhat we know so far
Six people have been killed in terror attacks on London Bridge and at Borough Market.Six people have been killed in terror attacks on London Bridge and at Borough Market.
Attackers drove a van across London Bridge, targeting pedestrians, before leaving the vehicle and stabbing passersby.Attackers drove a van across London Bridge, targeting pedestrians, before leaving the vehicle and stabbing passersby.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.A stabbing in Vauxhall on Saturday night was not connected to the London Bridge attacks, police confirmed.
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