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Met police respond to second incident at Borough Market with armed police London attack: Armed police respond to second incident at Borough Market
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Armed police are responding to a second incident at Borough Market, following an incident on London bridge in which a van drove into a number of pedestrians. Armed police have responded to an incident at Borough Market following an attack in London bridge that saw a van drive into a number of pedestrians.
The Met Police confirmed on Twitter that officers were responding to reports of stabbings in  Borough Market, where it said "shots have been fired". The Met Police confirmed on Twitter that officers were responding to reports of stabbings in Borough Market, where it said “shots have been fired”.
Video footage appears to show people in a bar shouting and ducking under tables, as police urge them to “stay down”.Video footage appears to show people in a bar shouting and ducking under tables, as police urge them to “stay down”.
An image has since emerged of two men believed to be the attackers lying on the ground at Borough Market after reportedly having been shot by police.
Gabriele Sciotto, who took the photograph, told The Independent he witnessed three men trying to attack people in the crowds, before officers shot them and they fell to the ground.
The Met have advised people in a Twitter post to either run or hide in a place of safety, urging people to “remain calm, but be alert and vigilant”.The Met have advised people in a Twitter post to either run or hide in a place of safety, urging people to “remain calm, but be alert and vigilant”.
One witness tweeted: "Just come out of Borough Bistro where attack happen - saw man wielding knife and people on the floor in blood. In total shock." One witness tweeted: “Just come out of Borough Bistro where attack happen - saw man wielding knife and people on the floor in blood. In total shock.”
Armed police officers earlier responded to reports of a vehicle in collision with pedestrians on London Bridge, during which at least one person is said to have died. Armed police officers earlier responded to reports of a vehicle in collision with pedestrians on London Bridge, during which at least one person is said to have died.
Officers are also responding to an incident in the Vauxhall area. Officers also responded to an incident in the Vauxhall area, which was later confirmed to be unrelated to the terror incident in London Bridge and borough Market.
Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that London Bridge, Borough and Bank stations were closed, urging: "Please avoid the London Bridge area tonight."Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that London Bridge, Borough and Bank stations were closed, urging: "Please avoid the London Bridge area tonight."
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