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London attack: what we know so far | London attack: what we know so far |
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Six people have been killed during attacks in two closely connected areas of London on Saturday night which police have described as “terrorist incidents’’. | Six 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. | Three suspected attackers have also been shot dead by police. |
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 fatalities with London Ambulance Service saying they have taken at least 48 people to five hospitals in the capital. | There were multiple casualties in addition to the fatalities with London Ambulance Service saying they have taken at least 48 people 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. |
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”. | |
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation hospital said had been put “on lockdown” to keep patients, relatives and staff safe. | Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation hospital said 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. | Witnesses said the van swerved on to the pavement. |
Police say the van continued onto Borough Market where there have been reports of multiple stabbing. | Police say the van continued onto Borough Market where there have been reports of multiple stabbing. |
Pictures have been circulating showing a suspect on the ground in the market; he appears to have canisters strapped to his body. | 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 hoax suicide vest. | Police say those canisters were part of a hoax suicide vest. |
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. |
The Conservatives have suspended campaigning for the general election and other parties are likely to follow suit shortly. | |
Theresa May, the prime minster, has called the events a “terrible incident’’ that is being treated as a “potential act of terrorism’’. | Theresa May, the prime minster, has called the events a “terrible incident’’ that is being treated as a “potential act of terrorism’’. |
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”. |
London mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the “barbaric” and “horrific” attack as “deliberate and cowardly”. | London mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the “barbaric” and “horrific” attack as “deliberate and cowardly”. |
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. |
The government said there would be a meeting of the emergency committee Cobra on Sunday morning. | The government said there would be a meeting of the emergency committee Cobra on Sunday morning. |