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Eight people were killed in central London when three attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and launched a knife attack in Borough Market on Saturday, 3 June.Eight people were killed in central London when three attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and launched a knife attack in Borough Market on Saturday, 3 June.
The attackers were shot dead by officers, who arrived on the scene of the attack within eight minutes. Here is what we know.The attackers were shot dead by officers, who arrived on the scene of the attack within eight minutes. Here is what we know.
What happened?What happened?
Police said the attack began at 21:58 BST on Saturday when a van drove on to London Bridge from the north side of the river.Police said the attack began at 21:58 BST on Saturday when a van drove on to London Bridge from the north side of the river.
It mounted the pavement and hit several people as it swerved, apparently aiming for pedestrians. Xavier Thomas, walking with his girlfriend, was hit by the van, the force apparently knocking him into the river. His body was later found downstream.It mounted the pavement and hit several people as it swerved, apparently aiming for pedestrians. Xavier Thomas, walking with his girlfriend, was hit by the van, the force apparently knocking him into the river. His body was later found downstream.
BBC reporter Holly Jones, who was on the bridge at the time of the attack, said the van was "probably travelling at about 50 miles an hour".BBC reporter Holly Jones, who was on the bridge at the time of the attack, said the van was "probably travelling at about 50 miles an hour".
"He swerved right round me and then hit about five or six people," she said. "He hit about two people in front of me and then three behind.""He swerved right round me and then hit about five or six people," she said. "He hit about two people in front of me and then three behind."
After crossing the bridge, the van crashed near the Barrowboy and Banker pub. Three men got out, armed with knives, and ran towards Borough Market, slashing and stabbing people in their path.After crossing the bridge, the van crashed near the Barrowboy and Banker pub. Three men got out, armed with knives, and ran towards Borough Market, slashing and stabbing people in their path.
Stabbing and shoutingStabbing and shouting
French waiter Alexandre Pigeard, was stabbed as he worked on the terrace of Boro Bistro, next to Southwark Cathedral. People who had been enjoying a Saturday night out fled for their lives.French waiter Alexandre Pigeard, was stabbed as he worked on the terrace of Boro Bistro, next to Southwark Cathedral. People who had been enjoying a Saturday night out fled for their lives.
Mr Pigeard's manager, Vincent Le Berre told the Brittany news outlet Le Telegramme: "I managed to escape him, but my friend Alexandre did not have that chance. He was hit in the neck with a knife."Mr Pigeard's manager, Vincent Le Berre told the Brittany news outlet Le Telegramme: "I managed to escape him, but my friend Alexandre did not have that chance. He was hit in the neck with a knife."
Ambulances were called at 22:07 with police alerted at 22:08. Meanwhile, as the attackers moved through Borough Market, some people tried to fight them off by throwing crates, chairs and glasses.Ambulances were called at 22:07 with police alerted at 22:08. Meanwhile, as the attackers moved through Borough Market, some people tried to fight them off by throwing crates, chairs and glasses.
One witness to the attack, Gerard Vowls, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times."One witness to the attack, Gerard Vowls, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times."
Sunday Express business editor Geoff Ho faced down one of the attackers when they burst into the Black and Blue restaurant.Sunday Express business editor Geoff Ho faced down one of the attackers when they burst into the Black and Blue restaurant.
"I think I got a hit in on one of him, but either he or his accomplice got me with a shot to the throat," he said. "They got my friend who was behind me with a minor stab wound in the face and hands and ran off."I think I got a hit in on one of him, but either he or his accomplice got me with a shot to the throat," he said. "They got my friend who was behind me with a minor stab wound in the face and hands and ran off.
"I picked up my friend and bundled him into the store room. I called the police and within moments they arrived.""I picked up my friend and bundled him into the store room. I called the police and within moments they arrived."
Police arriving on the scene started to evacuate the area or make sure nearby pubs were locked down to stop the men getting in. Four police officers were hurt. A British Transport Police officer was seriously injured when he confronted the attackers outside London Bridge station armed only with his baton.Police arriving on the scene started to evacuate the area or make sure nearby pubs were locked down to stop the men getting in. Four police officers were hurt. A British Transport Police officer was seriously injured when he confronted the attackers outside London Bridge station armed only with his baton.
An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was also seriously injured having rugby-tackled one of the attackers.An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was also seriously injured having rugby-tackled one of the attackers.
The three men were seen attacking a man outside The Wheatsheaf pub on Stoney Street when armed police arrived at 22:16. They shot and killed all three men, who were wearing what turned out to be fake bomb vests.The three men were seen attacking a man outside The Wheatsheaf pub on Stoney Street when armed police arrived at 22:16. They shot and killed all three men, who were wearing what turned out to be fake bomb vests.
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London Ambulance Service took more than 100 emergency calls about the incident.London Ambulance Service took more than 100 emergency calls about the incident.
The deputy chairwoman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, Sarah Green, confirmed that 46 shots had been fired by eight police officers - three officers from City of London Police and five from the Metropolitan Police.The deputy chairwoman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, Sarah Green, confirmed that 46 shots had been fired by eight police officers - three officers from City of London Police and five from the Metropolitan Police.
A member of the public was also shot during the operation and was taken to hospital.A member of the public was also shot during the operation and was taken to hospital.
The so-called Islamic State group later said it was behind the attack.The so-called Islamic State group later said it was behind the attack.
The victimsThe victims
Eight people were killed in the attack.Eight people were killed in the attack.
They have been named as 30-year-old Canadian national Chrissy Archibald, Australian Kirsty Boden, 28, Australian Sara Zelenak, 21, James McMullan, 32, from Hackney, London, French nationals 27-year-old Alexandre Pigeard, Xavier Thomas, 45, and chef Sebastien Belanger, and Spanish national Ignacio Echeverria, 39.They have been named as 30-year-old Canadian national Chrissy Archibald, Australian Kirsty Boden, 28, Australian Sara Zelenak, 21, James McMullan, 32, from Hackney, London, French nationals 27-year-old Alexandre Pigeard, Xavier Thomas, 45, and chef Sebastien Belanger, and Spanish national Ignacio Echeverria, 39.
Forty-eight people were injured.Forty-eight people were injured.
London hospitals are continuing to treat 29 of the victims; 10 are said to be in a critical condition.London hospitals are continuing to treat 29 of the victims; 10 are said to be in a critical condition.
The Australian prime minister confirmed four nationals in total had been caught up in the attack.The Australian prime minister confirmed four nationals in total had been caught up in the attack.
New Zealander Oliver Dowling was stabbed alongside his French girlfriend, Marie Bondeville, with both requiring surgery, said the New Zealand Herald.New Zealander Oliver Dowling was stabbed alongside his French girlfriend, Marie Bondeville, with both requiring surgery, said the New Zealand Herald.
The attackersThe attackers
The three attackers have been named:The three attackers have been named:
Butt and Redouane - who also used the name Rachid Elkhdar - lived in Barking, east London, and Zaghba was from east London.Butt and Redouane - who also used the name Rachid Elkhdar - lived in Barking, east London, and Zaghba was from east London.
Butt worked in an administrative role for Auriga Holdings - which manages Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets - and he had also worked for London Underground for just under six months as a trainee customer services assistant, before leaving in October 2016.Butt worked in an administrative role for Auriga Holdings - which manages Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets - and he had also worked for London Underground for just under six months as a trainee customer services assistant, before leaving in October 2016.
He became known to the police and MI5 in the summer of 2015 and an investigation was opened into his behaviour after concerns reached counter-terrorism officers.He became known to the police and MI5 in the summer of 2015 and an investigation was opened into his behaviour after concerns reached counter-terrorism officers.
One man called the anti-terrorism hotline, while a woman went to the local police station because she was scared Butt was trying to radicalise her children.One man called the anti-terrorism hotline, while a woman went to the local police station because she was scared Butt was trying to radicalise her children.
However, the Met said there was no intelligence to suggest that this attack was being planned, meaning the investigation had been "prioritised accordingly".However, the Met said there was no intelligence to suggest that this attack was being planned, meaning the investigation had been "prioritised accordingly".
Butt also once featured in a Channel 4 documentary about Islamist extremists with links to the jailed preacher Anjem Choudary, and appeared arguing with police on the street.Butt also once featured in a Channel 4 documentary about Islamist extremists with links to the jailed preacher Anjem Choudary, and appeared arguing with police on the street.
Redouane, who was a chef, was not known to police or security services.Redouane, who was a chef, was not known to police or security services.
Sources in Dublin said Redouane was understood to have been carrying an identification card issued in the Republic of Ireland when he was shot dead, the Press Association reported.Sources in Dublin said Redouane was understood to have been carrying an identification card issued in the Republic of Ireland when he was shot dead, the Press Association reported.
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said he had not been a member of a "small group" being monitored by Irish police in respect of radicalisation.Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said he had not been a member of a "small group" being monitored by Irish police in respect of radicalisation.
Zaghba had been placed on a watch list shared with many countries - including the UK, an Italian police source told the BBC.Zaghba had been placed on a watch list shared with many countries - including the UK, an Italian police source told the BBC.
In March 2016, Italian officers stopped him at Bologna airport and found IS-related materials on his mobile phone.In March 2016, Italian officers stopped him at Bologna airport and found IS-related materials on his mobile phone.
He was then stopped from continuing his journey to Istanbul.He was then stopped from continuing his journey to Istanbul.
The chief of Italian police has said he has a "clear conscience" over the actions his force took.The chief of Italian police has said he has a "clear conscience" over the actions his force took.
The Home Office has not commented on the case.The Home Office has not commented on the case.
What is happening now?What is happening now?
The priority of the investigation, led by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command, is to establish whether anyone else was involved.The priority of the investigation, led by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command, is to establish whether anyone else was involved.
Police say a "huge amount" of forensic material and evidence has been seized in raids so far.Police say a "huge amount" of forensic material and evidence has been seized in raids so far.
Police are still asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.Police are still asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.
Borough Market remains closed, but roads and London Bridge rail and Tube stations are open.Borough Market remains closed, but roads and London Bridge rail and Tube stations are open.
The UK terrorism threat level remains at severe, having been raised to critical for a short time after the Manchester attack.The UK terrorism threat level remains at severe, having been raised to critical for a short time after the Manchester attack.
The Home Office has set up a website for those affected.The Home Office has set up a website for those affected.