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Foreign nationals among victims of London terror attacks Police officers and foreign nationals among London attack victims
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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 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.
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 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.
A British Transport Police officer was also among those injured, the Metropolitan police confirmed, but neither he nor the off-duty officer are believed to be in a critical condition. 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.
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. 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.
Mr Ho 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.”
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.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.”“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.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.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 im doing ok. Bit of pain but I will survive. Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes. Love to all.” “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, which saw a van drive into crowds of people on the bridge before three men stabbed people in nearby bars and restaurants, were from 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.
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.
The Brisbane woman is said to have written on Facebook: “Hey everyone, just so you know im doing ok. Bit of pain but I will survive. Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes. Love to all.” Canadian authorities said one of its citizens was “directly affected” by the attack, and that consular officials are offering support.
A New Zealander was also injured, and according to local media reports has been placed in a coma as he is treated for serious injuries. 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.
More details soon... 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 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.”