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| London attack: Islamic State claims responsibility – live updates | London attack: Islamic State claims responsibility – live updates |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| 3.50am BST | |
| 03:50 | |
| The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has suggested that four Australians could be among those injured or killed in the London attack. | |
| Two – Candice Hedge , from Brisbane, and Andrew Morrison, from Darwin – have already been identified among those wounded in the attack. Now Turnbull says there are two more “about whom we have very real concerns”. | |
| PM: Two Australians have been injured, and there are another two "about whom we have very real concerns". #auspol #London | |
| 3.33am BST | |
| 03:33 | |
| Justin McCurry | |
| Japan has warned its nationals to avoid places it says could be “potential targets” in London, including sightseeing spots, department stores, markets, concert venues and political rallies. | |
| The country’s foreign ministry said in a travel advisory that Japanese visitors to Britain should “pay close attention to their surroundings, and leave quickly if they see anything suspicious”. | |
| The prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has voiced solidarity with the British people in a message to Theresa May. Abe offered his condolences to the victims of Saturday’s attack, adding: “I express solidarity with the people of Britain at this difficult time.” | |
| Abe said: “Japan is determined to fight terrorism, working hand in hand with Britain and other members of the international community.” | |
| 3.16am BST | 3.16am BST |
| 03:16 | 03:16 |
| We have some further information on the 12 arrests made by police on Sunday investigating the London Bridge attack. | We have some further information on the 12 arrests made by police on Sunday investigating the London Bridge attack. |
| Four addresses were raided in east London, but at two of those properties nobody was arrested. Twelve people were arrested at the two other addresses. | Four addresses were raided in east London, but at two of those properties nobody was arrested. Twelve people were arrested at the two other addresses. |
| Of the 12, seven are women, aged between 19 and 60. | Of the 12, seven are women, aged between 19 and 60. |
| Five men, aged between 28 and 55, were also detained, but one – a 55-year-old man – has already been released without charge. | Five men, aged between 28 and 55, were also detained, but one – a 55-year-old man – has already been released without charge. |
| Eleven remain in custody. | Eleven remain in custody. |
| All are detained on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act, which means they can be held for up to two weeks before a decision must be made whether to charge or release them. | All are detained on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act, which means they can be held for up to two weeks before a decision must be made whether to charge or release them. |
| 2.59am BST | 2.59am BST |
| 02:59 | 02:59 |
| On Monday, the first funeral of one of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack will take place. | On Monday, the first funeral of one of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack will take place. |
| Eilidh MacLeod, who was 14, will be remembered in a ceremony at Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea in Castlebay on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. | Eilidh MacLeod, who was 14, will be remembered in a ceremony at Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea in Castlebay on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. |
| Her friend Laura MacIntyre was badly injured in the bombing and remains in hospital. | Her friend Laura MacIntyre was badly injured in the bombing and remains in hospital. |
| Eilidh’s parents, Roddy and Marion MacLeod, paid tribute to her ahead of the funeral: | Eilidh’s parents, Roddy and Marion MacLeod, paid tribute to her ahead of the funeral: |
| Two weeks ago today we lost our darling daughter and sister, Eilidh MacLeod, in one of the cruellest ways possible. | Two weeks ago today we lost our darling daughter and sister, Eilidh MacLeod, in one of the cruellest ways possible. |
| Most of Eilidh’s happiest times were spent in the Western Isles, particularly Barra and Vatersay, with her friends and family, so we are pleased to have her back home among those she loved so much. | Most of Eilidh’s happiest times were spent in the Western Isles, particularly Barra and Vatersay, with her friends and family, so we are pleased to have her back home among those she loved so much. |
| Today, as we take Eilidh on her final journey, our one hope is that her funeral is a real celebration of her life and the wonderful person she was. | Today, as we take Eilidh on her final journey, our one hope is that her funeral is a real celebration of her life and the wonderful person she was. |
| Eilidh’s infectious personality touched everyone she met and it has been a privilege and an honour to have her as our daughter. | Eilidh’s infectious personality touched everyone she met and it has been a privilege and an honour to have her as our daughter. |
| We will always remember her as a truly beautiful girl inside and out, eternally young, loved by all and forever in our hearts. | We will always remember her as a truly beautiful girl inside and out, eternally young, loved by all and forever in our hearts. |
| 2.42am BST | 2.42am BST |
| 02:42 | 02:42 |
| One of the seven victims killed in Saturday night’s attack has been named as Christine Archibald, who was from Canada. | One of the seven victims killed in Saturday night’s attack has been named as Christine Archibald, who was from Canada. |
| Her family has issued a statement asking people to “honour her by making your community a better place”: | Her family has issued a statement asking people to “honour her by making your community a better place”: |
| We grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected. | We grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected. |
| She lived this belief, working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fiancé. | She lived this belief, working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fiancé. |
| She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death. | She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death. |
| Please honour her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your time and labour or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you. | Please honour her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your time and labour or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you. |
| 2.29am BST | 2.29am BST |
| 02:29 | 02:29 |
| Joining Ariana Grande for the One Love Manchester concert on Sunday night were – among others – Katy Perry, Coldplay, Liam Gallagher, Take That, Robbie Williams, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. Here’s a quick run-through the highlights: | Joining Ariana Grande for the One Love Manchester concert on Sunday night were – among others – Katy Perry, Coldplay, Liam Gallagher, Take That, Robbie Williams, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. Here’s a quick run-through the highlights: |
| 2.12am BST | 2.12am BST |
| 02:12 | 02:12 |
| Arrests latest | Arrests latest |
| 12 people were arrested by police on Sunday after searches in east London. | 12 people were arrested by police on Sunday after searches in east London. |
| One 55-year-old man was later released without charge. | One 55-year-old man was later released without charge. |
| Seven women and four men, aged between 19 and 60, remain in custody. | Seven women and four men, aged between 19 and 60, remain in custody. |
| 2.00am BST | 2.00am BST |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| According to White House pool reporters, Donald Trump has been speaking again about the attack on London: | According to White House pool reporters, Donald Trump has been speaking again about the attack on London: |
| President Trump described the London attack as a “horrific terrrorist attack” and said he spoke with PM May to “express our unwavering support”. | President Trump described the London attack as a “horrific terrrorist attack” and said he spoke with PM May to “express our unwavering support”. |
| President said the US will do everything in its power to “bring those that are guilty to justice”. Trump said: “America sends our thoughts and prayers. | President said the US will do everything in its power to “bring those that are guilty to justice”. Trump said: “America sends our thoughts and prayers. |
| “We renew our resolve, stronger than ever before, to protect the United States and its allies from a vile enemy that has waged war on innocent life. And it has gone on too long. This bloodshed must end. This bloodshed will end. As president I will do what is necessary to prevent this threat from spreading to our shores.” | “We renew our resolve, stronger than ever before, to protect the United States and its allies from a vile enemy that has waged war on innocent life. And it has gone on too long. This bloodshed must end. This bloodshed will end. As president I will do what is necessary to prevent this threat from spreading to our shores.” |
| 1.45am BST | 1.45am BST |
| 01:45 | 01:45 |
| Andrew Morrison, who was stabbed in the attack, has described how he got away from one of the London Bridge attackers. The Australian was walking across the street after watching the Champions League final when “all of a sudden a guy comes up [with] a knife”. | Andrew Morrison, who was stabbed in the attack, has described how he got away from one of the London Bridge attackers. The Australian was walking across the street after watching the Champions League final when “all of a sudden a guy comes up [with] a knife”. |
| Morrison is one of three Australians known to have been caught up in the rampage that started on London Bridge. | Morrison is one of three Australians known to have been caught up in the rampage that started on London Bridge. |
| This video contains strong language. | This video contains strong language. |
| 1.32am BST | 1.32am BST |
| 01:32 | 01:32 |
| Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, appeared on stage at the One Love Manchester concert tonight and sent a message of support to London: | Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, appeared on stage at the One Love Manchester concert tonight and sent a message of support to London: |
| We have received so many messages in recent days, so tonight, Manchester, let’s send our own to our friends in London who are going through the same as we were going through. | We have received so many messages in recent days, so tonight, Manchester, let’s send our own to our friends in London who are going through the same as we were going through. |
| We know how you are feeling but we will stand with you and we will get through this together. | We know how you are feeling but we will stand with you and we will get through this together. |
| 1.23am BST | 1.23am BST |
| 01:23 | 01:23 |
| There was an increased police presence, too, at the One Love Manchester concert – and many officers took the chance to show the positive spirit that infused the event: | There was an increased police presence, too, at the One Love Manchester concert – and many officers took the chance to show the positive spirit that infused the event: |
| This policeman dancing with kids.❤️#OneLoveManchester pic.twitter.com/CAXG3p0Rr1 | This policeman dancing with kids.❤️#OneLoveManchester pic.twitter.com/CAXG3p0Rr1 |
| The policemen at #OneLoveManchester have their dancing shoes on pic.twitter.com/OkTqMB7nEr | The policemen at #OneLoveManchester have their dancing shoes on pic.twitter.com/OkTqMB7nEr |
| Couldn't resist a dance with some amazingly positive people to some great music. Manchester did itself proud tonight #OneLoveManchester https://t.co/RkxSnxgVTo | Couldn't resist a dance with some amazingly positive people to some great music. Manchester did itself proud tonight #OneLoveManchester https://t.co/RkxSnxgVTo |
| 1.06am BST | 1.06am BST |
| 01:06 | 01:06 |
| My colleague Chris Johnston reports that there remains a strong police presence around central London tonight – a van containing several officers is parked on Blackfriars bridge, for example. | My colleague Chris Johnston reports that there remains a strong police presence around central London tonight – a van containing several officers is parked on Blackfriars bridge, for example. |