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An off-duty Metropolitan police officer who tackled one of the terrorists is among the injured from Saturday night’s terror attack in London Bridge and Borough Market, sources have confirmed. An off-duty Metropolitan police officer and a British Transport Police officer who confronted the terrorists with nothing more than a baton are among the wounded from Saturday night’s terror attack in London Bridge and Borough Market.
Seven people were killed and 48 injured during the attacks on London Bridge and the nearby Borough Market on Saturday night. Many of the wounded suffered life-threatening injuries, the prime minister, Theresa May, said. Seven people were killed and 48 injured during the attacks. Many of the wounded suffered life-threatening injuries, the prime minister, Theresa May, said.
A British Transport Police officer was also among the wounded, the Metropolitan police said, but neither he nor the off-duty officer is believed to be in a critical condition. BTP chief constable Paul Crowther said he had visited the officer in hospital, and said he “showed enormous courage in the face of danger, as did many others who were at the scene and rushed to help.
“Although he is seriously unwell, he was able to recount how he faced the attackers armed only with his baton, outside London Bridge station.
“For an officer who only joined us less than two years ago, the bravery he showed was outstanding and makes me extremely proud.”
Sources confirmed that the second, off-duty officer had been injured after tackling one or more of the attackers. Neither officer is understood to be critically hurt.
London hospitals, including King’s College hospital, the Royal London and St Thomas’s confirmed they were among those treating the dozens of injured, though a number have since been discharged.London hospitals, including King’s College hospital, the Royal London and St Thomas’s confirmed they were among those treating the dozens of injured, though a number have since been discharged.
Geoff Ho, a journalist with the Sunday Express, was left in intensive care after being stabbed in the throat when he tried to help a wounded bouncer. He was filmed being led away from the scene by a policeman, clutching his neck and with his shirt off.Geoff Ho, a journalist with the Sunday Express, was left in intensive care after being stabbed in the throat when he tried to help a wounded bouncer. He was filmed being led away from the scene by a policeman, clutching his neck and with his shirt off.
According to the Mirror, he wrote on Facebook: “Don’t know whether it was stupid or noble to jump in and break up the fight outside the Southwark Tavern, but two a***s trying to do over the lone bouncer on the door isn’t happening on my watch.”According to the Mirror, he wrote on Facebook: “Don’t know whether it was stupid or noble to jump in and break up the fight outside the Southwark Tavern, but two a***s trying to do over the lone bouncer on the door isn’t happening on my watch.”
His friend Isabelle Oderberg tweeted: “We have found Geoff. He is in intensive care.” She told Melbourne newspaper The Age: “He is actually a martial artist and I wouldn’t be surprised if he would have stood up and been counted because he’s just that type of person.” His friend Isabelle Oderberg tweeted: “We have found Geoff. He is in intensive care.” She told Melbourne newspaper the Age: “He is actually a martial artist and I wouldn’t be surprised if he would have stood up and been counted because he’s just that type of person.”
Candice Hedge, 31, was named in Australia as one of those hurt. The Brisbane Courier Mail said Hedge, who worked at Elliot’s restaurant, had finished her shift and was having a drink at the bar when a man came up behind her, grabbed her head and slashed at her throat.
Her mother, Kim del Toro, told Fairfax Media that her daughter had received emergency surgery at St Thomas’s hospital, but “she is going to be fine, thank goodness”.
She said Hedge had been at the bar with her boyfriend, named Luke, when “he heard some commotion out the front and went out to see what was going on”.
“He saw some men with knives coming toward them, and he ran back inside to see where Candice was.”
She said he had been unable to find her, and the police had yelled for everyone to stay down. He had then seen his girlfriend running towards him, holding her bleeding neck.
Del Toro said her daughter had been able to make a Skype call on Sunday morning. “She couldn’t speak, but I got to see her and she gave me the thumbs up, so I knew that she was OK.”
Hedge also posted on Facebook to reassure friends, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. She wrote: “I’m doing OK. Still in hospital, but all in the clear. I really can’t talk. The f----- stabbed me in the neck. Don’t worry too much. I love you all.”
The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said two Australians had been “directly affected” by the attacks.
“One case has been confirmed and the Australian concerned is in hospital. In the other case, we are continuing to make inquiries,” he said. “Our officials will continue to provide every assistance they can to Australians affected by this shocking attack and their families.”
Oliver Dowling, from Christchurch, New Zealand, is recovering after having four hours of surgery, after being stabbed in the face, neck and stomach.Oliver Dowling, from Christchurch, New Zealand, is recovering after having four hours of surgery, after being stabbed in the face, neck and stomach.
According to the New Zealand Herald, his sister Freddy Dowling posted on Facebook: “Doctors are very happy with how he’s come out the other side. A massive thank to the University of London Hospital for their tireless efforts in helping my brother out!!”According to the New Zealand Herald, his sister Freddy Dowling posted on Facebook: “Doctors are very happy with how he’s come out the other side. A massive thank to the University of London Hospital for their tireless efforts in helping my brother out!!”
The 32-year-old’s girlfriend, Marie Bondeville, was also injured, she wrote, adding: “Marie has been in surgery at another hospital but unfortunately we haven’t been able to find out how she is due to not being immediate family.”The 32-year-old’s girlfriend, Marie Bondeville, was also injured, she wrote, adding: “Marie has been in surgery at another hospital but unfortunately we haven’t been able to find out how she is due to not being immediate family.”
The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said two Australians had been “directly affected” by the attacks.
“One case has been confirmed and the Australian concerned is in hospital. In the other case, we are continuing to make inquiries,” he said. “Our officials will continue to provide every assistance they can to Australians affected by this shocking attack and their families.”
Candice Hedge, 31, was named by reports in Australia as one of the victims. The Brisbane Courrier Mail said Hedge, a waitress at Elliot’s restaurant, had finished her shift and was having a drink at the bar when a man came up behind her, grabbed her head and slashed at her throat.
The newspaper said she had called family members to say the knife had missed her main arteries and windpipe and she was recovering well after receiving stitches.
“Hey everyone, just so you know I’m doing ok. Bit of pain but I will survive. Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes. Love to all.”
The French government confirmed that four of those hurt in the terror rampage, in which saw a van drive into crowds of people on the bridge before three men stabbed people in nearby bars and restaurants, were from France. the countryFrance.The French government confirmed that four of those hurt in the terror rampage, in which saw a van drive into crowds of people on the bridge before three men stabbed people in nearby bars and restaurants, were from France. the countryFrance.
Jean-Yves Le Drian, France’s foreign minister, said there were four French citizens injured in the London Bridge attack, one seriously.Jean-Yves Le Drian, France’s foreign minister, said there were four French citizens injured in the London Bridge attack, one seriously.
Canadian authorities said one of its citizens was “directly affected” by the attack, and that consular officials are offering support.Canadian authorities said one of its citizens was “directly affected” by the attack, and that consular officials are offering support.
A spokesman for Spain’s foreign ministry told the Associated Press that a Spanish man had been treated in hospital for wounds described as not serious.A spokesman for Spain’s foreign ministry told the Associated Press that a Spanish man had been treated in hospital for wounds described as not serious.
Six women and eight men were taken to King’s College hospital in south London and one patient has since been discharged, a spokesman said. The Royal London hospital in east London was continuing to treat 12 people, Barts Health NHS Trust said.Six women and eight men were taken to King’s College hospital in south London and one patient has since been discharged, a spokesman said. The Royal London hospital in east London was continuing to treat 12 people, Barts Health NHS Trust said.
A spokeswoman for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust said: “Following the terror incidents in London Bridge and Borough Market last night, we have treated nine patients at St Thomas’ - six men and three women. Five of the patients have since been discharged and four patients – two men and two women – have been admitted.”A spokeswoman for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust said: “Following the terror incidents in London Bridge and Borough Market last night, we have treated nine patients at St Thomas’ - six men and three women. Five of the patients have since been discharged and four patients – two men and two women – have been admitted.”
A rest centre was set up London South Bank University where volunteers from the British Red Cross were assisting those affected, Southwark council said.A rest centre was set up London South Bank University where volunteers from the British Red Cross were assisting those affected, Southwark council said.
The British Red Cross said: “Six volunteers are on-hand to provide practical and emotional support to any residents displaced following last night’s attack.”The British Red Cross said: “Six volunteers are on-hand to provide practical and emotional support to any residents displaced following last night’s attack.”