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Seven people have been killed during attacks in two closely connected areas of London on Saturday night which police have described as “terrorist incidents’’.Seven people have been killed during attacks in two closely connected areas of London on Saturday night which police have described as “terrorist incidents’’.
Three suspected attackers have also been shot dead by police. Armed police arrived at the scene and shot dead three attackers who were armed with knives and wearing what turned out to be fake bomb vests.
The incidents took place on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market.The incidents took place on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market.
There were multiple casualties in addition to the deaths, with London Ambulance Service saying at least 48 people have been taken to five hospitals in the capital.There were multiple casualties in addition to the deaths, with London Ambulance Service saying at least 48 people have been taken to five hospitals in the capital.
A British Transport Police officer was stabbed in the face as he responded to the incident at London Bridge. A British Transport Police officer was stabbed in the face as he responded to the incident at London Bridge. Officers from the Metropolitan police are also among the injured.
The Met arrested 12 people in Barking where at least one of the suspects is thought to have lived.
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street after she chaired a meeting of Cobra, the government’s emergency committee, Theresa May said there was “a new trend in the threat we face” with terrorism breeding terrorism. “It is time to say enough is enough,” she said. The prime minister added that there must be changes on four fronts: first, people who are drawn to Islamist extremism must be persuaded that western values are superior. Second, there must be a clampdown on the “safe spaces” on the internet where terrorism breeds. Third, she called for action at home where extremism may be tolerated. Fourth, she proposed a review of counter-terrorism strategy and laws, and suggested longer sentences for some offences. She confirmed that the general election will go ahead on Thursday as planned.Speaking outside 10 Downing Street after she chaired a meeting of Cobra, the government’s emergency committee, Theresa May said there was “a new trend in the threat we face” with terrorism breeding terrorism. “It is time to say enough is enough,” she said. The prime minister added that there must be changes on four fronts: first, people who are drawn to Islamist extremism must be persuaded that western values are superior. Second, there must be a clampdown on the “safe spaces” on the internet where terrorism breeds. Third, she called for action at home where extremism may be tolerated. Fourth, she proposed a review of counter-terrorism strategy and laws, and suggested longer sentences for some offences. She confirmed that the general election will go ahead on Thursday as planned.
Cressida Dick, the Met police commissioner, said police officers had conducted a thorough search of the area. She paid tribute to the police, emergency services and members of the public who came to the aid of the injured and confronted the attackers.Cressida Dick, the Met police commissioner, said police officers had conducted a thorough search of the area. She paid tribute to the police, emergency services and members of the public who came to the aid of the injured and confronted the attackers.
The Home Office has set up a website with information about the support available for people affected by the attacks.The Home Office has set up a website with information about the support available for people affected by the attacks.
The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) at MI5 headquarters has recommended not to raise the official threat level from severe to critical, suggesting that they believe no more terrorists are at large.The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) at MI5 headquarters has recommended not to raise the official threat level from severe to critical, suggesting that they believe no more terrorists are at large.
A statement from the office of Emmanuel Macron, president of France, confirmed French citizens were among the injured and condemned “an abominable and cowardly attack against our free society”. France’s foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said four French victims were injured, one of them seriously.A statement from the office of Emmanuel Macron, president of France, confirmed French citizens were among the injured and condemned “an abominable and cowardly attack against our free society”. France’s foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, said four French victims were injured, one of them seriously.
At least one Australian citizen has been injured, according to the prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and there are reports of a second.At least one Australian citizen has been injured, according to the prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and there are reports of a second.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation hospital said it had been put “on lockdown” to keep patients, relatives and staff safe.Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation hospital said it had been put “on lockdown” to keep patients, relatives and staff safe.
The first report of an incident was of a white van ploughing into pedestrians on London Bridge at about 10.08pm.The first report of an incident was of a white van ploughing into pedestrians on London Bridge at about 10.08pm.
Witnesses said the van swerved on to the pavement. Police say the van continued on to Borough Market where three attackers emerged and carried out multiple stabbings.Witnesses said the van swerved on to the pavement. Police say the van continued on to Borough Market where three attackers emerged and carried out multiple stabbings.
Pictures have been circulating showing a suspect on the ground in the market; he appears to have canisters strapped to his body. Police say those canisters were part of a fake suicide vest. The terrorists’ use of fake bomb vests was designed to “sow panic and fear”, the prime minister said.Pictures have been circulating showing a suspect on the ground in the market; he appears to have canisters strapped to his body. Police say those canisters were part of a fake suicide vest. The terrorists’ use of fake bomb vests was designed to “sow panic and fear”, the prime minister said.
Authorities responded to a third incident, a stabbing at Vauxhall, but this was not connected to the events around London Bridge.Authorities responded to a third incident, a stabbing at Vauxhall, but this was not connected to the events around London Bridge.
Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the SNP have suspended national campaigning for the general election. Ukip, however, has not. Its leader Paul Nuttall said it was because “this is precisely what the extremists would want us to do”.Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the SNP have suspended national campaigning for the general election. Ukip, however, has not. Its leader Paul Nuttall said it was because “this is precisely what the extremists would want us to do”.
Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, thanked emergency services after the “brutal and shocking incidents reported in London”.Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, thanked emergency services after the “brutal and shocking incidents reported in London”.
The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, condemned the “barbaric” and “horrific” attack as “deliberate and cowardly”. He said there would be a heavy police presence throughout central Londonon Sunday.The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, condemned the “barbaric” and “horrific” attack as “deliberate and cowardly”. He said there would be a heavy police presence throughout central Londonon Sunday.
Guests at some hotels in the vicinity of the attacks were evacuated after the attacks.Guests at some hotels in the vicinity of the attacks were evacuated after the attacks.
Security services have carried out a number of controlled explosions.Security services have carried out a number of controlled explosions.
Police urged people to stay away from the affected areas.Police urged people to stay away from the affected areas.