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Two London attackers named by police | Two London attackers named by police |
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Two of the men who carried out Saturday night's terror attack in London have been named by police. | Two of the men who carried out Saturday night's terror attack in London have been named by police. |
Khuram Butt, 27, was married with children and lived in Barking, east London. | |
Scotland Yard said he was known to police and MI5 but there was no intelligence to suggest an attack. | |
The other attacker was named as Rachid Redouane, 30. The pair and one other man were shot dead by police after killing seven people and injuring 48. | |
They drove their hired van into pedestrians on London Bridge before stabbing people in the area around Borough Market. | |
A vigil is being held at Potters Field Park near London Bridge to remember the victims. | |
NHS England said 36 people remained in hospital, with 18 in a critical condition. | |
The Met police said Butt was a British citizen born in Pakistan, while Redouane, who also lived in Barking, claimed to be Moroccan-Libyan. | |
Assistant Commander Mark Rowley said: "Inquiries are ongoing to confirm the identity of their accomplice." | |
He said the investigation into Butt began two years ago but "there was no intelligence to suggest that this attack was being planned and the investigation had been prioritised accordingly". | |
He added: "Work is ongoing to understand more about them, their connections and whether they were assisted or supported by anyone else." | |
At the scene | |
By Jennifer Meierhans, BBC News | |
The vigil began as a sombre and quiet gathering under the trees in Potters Field Park, where people stood in quiet contemplation looking out over the Thames. | |
So many did not have the words to describe how they were feeling but spoke of their desire to stand together with others and show love. | |
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's speech roused the quiet crowd of thousands into hearty applause of agreement when he spoke of his disgust of - and defiance at - the horror of Saturday's events. | |
After a minute's silence, many went forward to lay flowers beneath the flagpoles of City Hall and lingered to speak with one another. | |
It was a dignified show of solidarity and strength in the face of fear and hate. | |
Six women and four men arrested by police after the attack are still being questioned, police said. | |
Canadian national Chrissy Archibald, 30, is the first victim to be named. Her family said she died in her fiancé's arms after being struck by the speeding van. | |
A French national was also killed in the attack, according to foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. | |
The sister of 32-year-old James McMullan, from London, said he is believed to be among those who died after his bank card was found on a body at the scene. |