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London attack: First minister chairs emergency meeting London attack: More armed police on duty in Scotland
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is chairing a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee after the terror attack in London. Scotland will see a "substantial" increase in the number of armed police on duty in the immediate aftermath of the London attack, the first minister has said.
Seven people were killed and at least 48 injured in the attack on London Bridge and in nearby Borough Market at about 22:00 on Saturday. But Nicola Sturgeon said there was no intelligence of any specific threat to Scotland.
Seven people were killed and at least 48 injured in the attack on Saturday evening.
Three suspects were shot dead by police officers.Three suspects were shot dead by police officers.
Police Scotland has urged communities to "remain united against extremism and hate" after the attack. The attackers used a white van to hit pedestrians on London Bridge, before getting out and stabbing people in nearby Borough Market at about 22:00 on Saturday.
The attackers used a white van to hit pedestrians on London Bridge, before getting out and stabbing people in nearby Borough Market. Police said the men, who were shot dead within eight minutes of the attack starting, were wearing fake bomb vests.
Police said the men were wearing fake bomb vests. Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the attack following a raid on a flat in Barking, east London.
Ms Sturgeon said there was no information to suggest any victims of the attack were from Scotland, but warned it was not yet possible to be "definitive" about that.
The first minister has chaired a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee and has been briefed on what is currently known about the attackers.
She said: "It is important to stress that there is no intelligence of any specific threat to Scotland, However, the police will ensure appropriate protective security measures are implemented.
"As was the case after the Manchester attack, the public can expect to see a more visible police presence, particularly in busy areas.
"That will include armed police. The number of armed response vehicles on duty today has been substantially increased."
Ms Sturgeon also said the country had to "unite as a society" to defeat extremism.
She added: "We must not allow the terrorists to divide us and we must not allow any community to be scapegoated for the actions of a violent and mindless minority.
"Those who carry out these attacks in the name of Islam do not speak for that faith."
Police Scotland has also urged communities to "remain united against extremism and hate" after the attack.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said Police Scotland stood with its colleagues and the communities of London.Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said Police Scotland stood with its colleagues and the communities of London.
"While we understand that the public will clearly be appalled by these events, I would urge each and every member of our communities to remain united against extremism and hate," he said."While we understand that the public will clearly be appalled by these events, I would urge each and every member of our communities to remain united against extremism and hate," he said.
"Police Scotland will not tolerate any attempts to target any community by any misguided individual or group and will work with all of our partners to resolve any issues and address any concerns."Police Scotland will not tolerate any attempts to target any community by any misguided individual or group and will work with all of our partners to resolve any issues and address any concerns.
"Should anyone become a victim of, or witness to, any hate crime, they should contact the police and report the incident.""Should anyone become a victim of, or witness to, any hate crime, they should contact the police and report the incident."
Assistant Chief Constable Johnson added that there was no "specific information" that Scotland was at risk of attack, but said Police Scotland would continually review safety and security plans. Assistant Chief Constable Johnson added Police Scotland would be continually reviewing its safety and security plans.
The main Scottish political parties suspended national campaigning ahead of the election on Sunday. The main Scottish political parties suspended national campaigning on Sunday ahead of the general election.
But in a statement outside Downing Street, Prime Minister Theresa May said full campaigning would resume on Monday.But in a statement outside Downing Street, Prime Minister Theresa May said full campaigning would resume on Monday.
She also confirmed that the general election would go ahead as planned on Thursday.She also confirmed that the general election would go ahead as planned on Thursday.
Ms Sturgeon arrived at St Andrews House in Edinburgh to chair a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee at about 12:00.
"Following the horrific terrorist attack in the centre of London last night we are working closely with the UK government and Police Scotland to monitor the situation," the first minister said.
"My thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives and with everyone who has been harmed or affected by these terrible incidents."
A spokesman for the SNP said "appropriate" local campaigning would continue on Sunday, but would be kept under review during the course of the day.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said her "thoughts and prayers" went out to the victims and their families.Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said her "thoughts and prayers" went out to the victims and their families.
"Once again our nation finds itself under attack from those who hate our way of life and seek to change us."Once again our nation finds itself under attack from those who hate our way of life and seek to change us.
"But we will not allow that to happen, because the values that they hate - democracy, the rule of law and tolerance - are what make our country so special."But we will not allow that to happen, because the values that they hate - democracy, the rule of law and tolerance - are what make our country so special.
"It's why Britain is a beacon for other nations around the world. We will not let the terrorists win.""It's why Britain is a beacon for other nations around the world. We will not let the terrorists win."
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson praised the response of the emergency services.Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson praised the response of the emergency services.
She said: "Our hearts all go out to the families of those affected today and to those who lost their lives last night.She said: "Our hearts all go out to the families of those affected today and to those who lost their lives last night.
"Just as in Manchester, the terrorists behind this appalling incident are trying to attack our freedoms and our values. Just as in Manchester, they will fail."Just as in Manchester, the terrorists behind this appalling incident are trying to attack our freedoms and our values. Just as in Manchester, they will fail.
"Once again, the response of the emergency services - from the officers who rushed to the scene to the paramedics who treated people - was incredible. We all owe them so much.""Once again, the response of the emergency services - from the officers who rushed to the scene to the paramedics who treated people - was incredible. We all owe them so much."
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "Another attack on innocent victims, more grieving families and friends. We will not become immune to such tragedies.Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "Another attack on innocent victims, more grieving families and friends. We will not become immune to such tragedies.
"We stand with all those affected in their grief, ever more determined to overcome.""We stand with all those affected in their grief, ever more determined to overcome."
Omar Afzal, from the Muslim Council of Scotland, condemned the attack.Omar Afzal, from the Muslim Council of Scotland, condemned the attack.
He told BBC Scotland: "We understand this would have been probably on their way to night-time prayers because we're in the holy month of Ramadan right now.He told BBC Scotland: "We understand this would have been probably on their way to night-time prayers because we're in the holy month of Ramadan right now.
"But these people instead decided to go out and commit a horrific attack on innocent people which just goes to show the difference between us and them.""But these people instead decided to go out and commit a horrific attack on innocent people which just goes to show the difference between us and them."