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London Bridge: Man shot dead by police in 'terrorist incident' | |
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A number of people have been stabbed and a man has been shot dead by police in an attack at London Bridge. | |
The Met Police said it had declared the stabbing attack a "terrorist incident". | |
The suspect, who died at the scene, was believed to have been wearing a hoax explosive device, police said. | |
A BBC reporter at the scene said he had seen a fight on the bridge, with several men attacking one man. Police then arrived quickly and a number of shots were fired at him, he said. | |
Footage has emerged on social media showing the apparent suspect appearing to be shot as he lay on the ground. | |
Another man in a suit and jacket could be seen running from him, having apparently retrieved a large knife. | |
Another video shows police officers aiming guns at a white lorry that jack-knifed across London Bridge. | |
British Transport Police said London Bridge station was currently closed and no trains would be stopping there. | British Transport Police said London Bridge station was currently closed and no trains would be stopping there. |
Police have advised people near the scene to follow directions from officers on the ground. | Police have advised people near the scene to follow directions from officers on the ground. |
The prime minister tweeted he was being updated on the incident and wanted to thank police and all emergency services for their response. | The prime minister tweeted he was being updated on the incident and wanted to thank police and all emergency services for their response. |
He is returning to Downing Street from his constituency. | |
Home Secretary Priti Patel also tweeted that she was "very concerned" about the incident. | Home Secretary Priti Patel also tweeted that she was "very concerned" about the incident. |
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tweeted that the reports from London Bridge were "shocking" and his thoughts were with those who were caught up in the incident. | Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tweeted that the reports from London Bridge were "shocking" and his thoughts were with those who were caught up in the incident. |
McManus told the BBC News channel: "Just a few minutes ago I was walking across London Bridge on the south bank to the north bank of the bridge. | McManus told the BBC News channel: "Just a few minutes ago I was walking across London Bridge on the south bank to the north bank of the bridge. |
"There appeared to be a fight going on on the other side of the bridge, with several men attacking one man. | "There appeared to be a fight going on on the other side of the bridge, with several men attacking one man. |
"Police then quickly arrived, including armed police, and then a number of shots were fired at this man." | "Police then quickly arrived, including armed police, and then a number of shots were fired at this man." |
Witnesses have spoken to the BBC about what they saw. | Witnesses have spoken to the BBC about what they saw. |
Amanda Hunter, who was on a bus on London Bridge at the time, said: "All of a sudden [it] stopped and there was some commotion and I looked out the window and I just saw these three police officers going over to a man… | Amanda Hunter, who was on a bus on London Bridge at the time, said: "All of a sudden [it] stopped and there was some commotion and I looked out the window and I just saw these three police officers going over to a man… |
"It seemed like there was something in his hand, I'm not 100% sure. But then one of the police officers shot him." | "It seemed like there was something in his hand, I'm not 100% sure. But then one of the police officers shot him." |
Noa Bodner, who is stuck in a restaurant on London Bridge, told BBC News channel: "There was a rush of people coming in and everybody basically dived under the tables. | Noa Bodner, who is stuck in a restaurant on London Bridge, told BBC News channel: "There was a rush of people coming in and everybody basically dived under the tables. |
"We were told to keep away from the windows, people that came from the outside were saying that shots were fired." | "We were told to keep away from the windows, people that came from the outside were saying that shots were fired." |
She said the manager ran to lock the doors and staff told people to move away from the front of the restaurant. | She said the manager ran to lock the doors and staff told people to move away from the front of the restaurant. |
She said the mood was "calm", "some people seem a bit distressed, but they're being looked after by friends or staff". | She said the mood was "calm", "some people seem a bit distressed, but they're being looked after by friends or staff". |
Did you witness what happened? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Did you witness what happened? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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