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London Bridge attack: terror incident suspect shot dead by police – live news London Bridge attack: terror incident suspect shot dead by police – live news
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Police say a number of people have been stabbed, and a man shot by officers at the scene was wearing a hoax suicide vestPolice say a number of people have been stabbed, and a man shot by officers at the scene was wearing a hoax suicide vest
More than 20 witnesses were taken to be debriefed at the police allocated building near the incident. Some of them looked shaken as they entered the building.
More arrived in marked and unmarked police vehicles as the afternoon wore on including restaurant and transport workers. None were willing to talk to reporters.
British Transport Police have urged the public not to be alarmed by the presence of more firearms police officers on duty in London over the weekend.
John Moseley contacted the Guardian community team to report what he saw.
The fatal shooting of the suspect will now be investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Under the law they have to examine all police shootings and they will investigate independently.The fatal shooting of the suspect will now be investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Under the law they have to examine all police shootings and they will investigate independently.
Fears of an explosive device and uncertainty after the attack meant people fled in terror and took cover where they could, witnesses have told the Guardian. Jo from East London was sheltered in a restaurant in Borough Market: Fears of an explosive device and uncertainty after the attack meant people fled in terror and took cover where they could, witnesses have told the Guardian. Jo, from East London, was sheltered in a restaurant in Borough Market:
Constanze, 26 from Elephant and Castle is stuck in The News Building near London Bridge: Constanze, 26, from Elephant and Castle, is stuck in the News Building near London Bridge:
Aditi, 29, from New York went into hiding in the attic of a cheese shop: Aditi, 29, from New York, went into hiding in the attic of a cheese shop:
Here are the main points from Basu’s statement:Here are the main points from Basu’s statement:
The suspect knife attacker died at the scene after being shot by armed officers. A number of people were injured after reports of a stabbing near London Bridge. Their condition has not been disclosed.
The attack is being treated as a terrorist incident. Counter terrorism command is leading the investigation, but the police retain an open mind on any motive. The suspected knife attacker died at the scene after being shot by armed officers.
A number of people were injured after reports of a stabbing near London Bridget. Their condition has not been disclosed. The attacker was wearing what police now believe was a fake suicide vest.
The attack was wearing what police now believe was a fake suicide vest. The attack is being treated as a terrorist incident. Counter-terrorism command is leading the investigation, but the police retain an open mind on any motive.
Police have appealed for information, video and photographs of the incident.Police have appealed for information, video and photographs of the incident.
Police patrols will be stepped up across London and the rest of the UK. Police patrols will be increased across London and the rest of the UK.
Ahead of his briefing with Basu, Boris Johnson has put out another statement:Ahead of his briefing with Basu, Boris Johnson has put out another statement:
Here’s Assistant Commissioner Basu’s statment in full: Here’s Assistant Commissioner Basu’s statement in full:
Due to reports that the suspect was wearing a suicide vest a cordon remains around the area. But Basu said the police now believe the vest was a hoax suicide vest.Due to reports that the suspect was wearing a suicide vest a cordon remains around the area. But Basu said the police now believe the vest was a hoax suicide vest.
It has been declared a terrorist incident, Basu says.It has been declared a terrorist incident, Basu says.
Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, is giving a press conference outside Scotland Yard.Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, is giving a press conference outside Scotland Yard.
He confirms the suspect died at the scene.He confirms the suspect died at the scene.
Several people were stabbed by the suspect before he was wrestled to the ground and disarmed by members of the public, PA reports.
Footage on social media appeared to showed one man being pulled away by armed officers moments before the suspect is shot at point-blank range.
Another bystander could be seen carrying a large knife from the scene.
Police sources and witnesses said the suspect appeared to be wearing a suicide vest.
After being shot, he raised his arms towards his head before lying still.
Here’s the Guardian’s latest news story on the incident.
A witness who works in an office near where the incident took place said he was leaving Pret a Manger at around 2pm on Friday when he saw a struggle across the street.
During a campaign visit to Cardiff, the Liberal Democrat leader, Jo Swinson, expressed concern at the incident. She said:
Underground trains are not stopping at London Bridge as the station remains closed.
Florence, 28, a terrorism researcher, was in the area when the incident happened. She said:
The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has urged Londoners to “stay resolute in our determination to stand strong and united in the face of terror”.
In a statement he said:
A suspect shot by police today at London Bridge has died, two sources with knowledge of the investigation say.
A witness said the man shot by the police could have been wearing an explosive vest.
Speaking to the BBC, Karen Bosch said:
The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has thanked the police and the emergency services for their response.