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London Bridge attack: two members of public killed and police shoot suspect dead – live updates London Bridge attack: two members of public killed and police shoot suspect dead – live updates
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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
The prime minister, Boris Johnson called the leader of the opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, this evening. Johnson will receive further updates from security officials within the next hour to see what more has emerged since he met officials earlier in the evening.
A decision on whether or not the government’s emergency committee Cobra should meet will be judged on the basis of the meeting, it is understood.
The president of the European parliament, David Sassoli, has expressed his condolences after today’s attack:
A large police cordon remains in place around the north side of London Bridge following the knife attack.
Pedestrian and vehicle access along Upper Thames Street, which runs underneath part of the bridge, is blocked by police at its junction with Swan Lane through to Lower Thames Street at its junction with Fish Hill Street.
The pedestrian cordon extends north-east to Fenchurch Street, at its junction with Philpot Lane, and north to Gracechurch Street, at its junction with Bell Inn Yard.
On the north-west side on the bridge, the pedestrian cordon extends to Cannon Street at its junction with Bush Lane. Monument Station, which is within the cordon, remains closed.
The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has released the following statement in response to the London Bridge attack:The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has released the following statement in response to the London Bridge attack:
It is now understood that two members of the public have died following today’s attack. We reported at 6.04pm that one member of the public had been killed.It is now understood that two members of the public have died following today’s attack. We reported at 6.04pm that one member of the public had been killed.
National Rail has confirmed that London Bridge station has reopened.National Rail has confirmed that London Bridge station has reopened.
The Lib Dem leader, Jo Swinson, has paid tribute to the emergency services for their response to today’s incident:The Lib Dem leader, Jo Swinson, has paid tribute to the emergency services for their response to today’s incident:
The University of Cambridge has said it’s concerned for the welfare of some of its staff and students who were reported to have been attending an event just metres away from the incident. A spokesman said:The University of Cambridge has said it’s concerned for the welfare of some of its staff and students who were reported to have been attending an event just metres away from the incident. A spokesman said:
A woman who works as a trader in Borough market, and who asked to remain anonymous, told the Guardian that some people were injured in the panic.A woman who works as a trader in Borough market, and who asked to remain anonymous, told the Guardian that some people were injured in the panic.
Julia O’Dell, 25, who works in sales at a software store on Borough High St, gave this account of the aftermath:Julia O’Dell, 25, who works in sales at a software store on Borough High St, gave this account of the aftermath:
One member of the public has died after the attack, sources involved in the NHS response to the incident say.One member of the public has died after the attack, sources involved in the NHS response to the incident say.
All the casualties were taken to the Royal London hospital in Whitechapel, one of the capital’s four designated major trauma centres.All the casualties were taken to the Royal London hospital in Whitechapel, one of the capital’s four designated major trauma centres.
Police announced earlier that the suspect was shot and died at the scene.Police announced earlier that the suspect was shot and died at the scene.
Johnson was asked if the immediate danger was over following the fatal shooting of the suspect. He said: “To the best of our knowledge the incident has been contained.”Johnson was asked if the immediate danger was over following the fatal shooting of the suspect. He said: “To the best of our knowledge the incident has been contained.”
He added: “But I would urge everybody, of course, to be to be vigilant and one cannot help but think back to what happened in 2017 in the same part of the city, and I hope very much that people will be able, as fast as possible to to go about their normal business.”He added: “But I would urge everybody, of course, to be to be vigilant and one cannot help but think back to what happened in 2017 in the same part of the city, and I hope very much that people will be able, as fast as possible to to go about their normal business.”
Speaking after a briefing from the police he said:Speaking after a briefing from the police he said:
Asked if he would suspend election campaigning, Johnson said: “I’ve obviously stopped my campaigning for this evening, but will be we’ll be reviewing the matter in the course of next few hours.”Asked if he would suspend election campaigning, Johnson said: “I’ve obviously stopped my campaigning for this evening, but will be we’ll be reviewing the matter in the course of next few hours.”
Boris Johnson says the investigation into the terrorist incident is ongoing.Boris Johnson says the investigation into the terrorist incident is ongoing.
Speaking in Downing Street, he said “anybody involved in this crime and these attacks will be hunted down and will be brought to justice”. He also paid tribute to the bravery of the emergency services and members of the public who intervened in the London Bridge attack.Speaking in Downing Street, he said “anybody involved in this crime and these attacks will be hunted down and will be brought to justice”. He also paid tribute to the bravery of the emergency services and members of the public who intervened in the London Bridge attack.
Johnson said the UK would “never be cowed or divided or intimidated by this sort of attack and our British values will prevail”.Johnson said the UK would “never be cowed or divided or intimidated by this sort of attack and our British values will prevail”.
Some three-and-a-half hours on from the attack, the number of casualties is thought to be at least 10 people.Some three-and-a-half hours on from the attack, the number of casualties is thought to be at least 10 people.
There is serious concern about the condition of two of those injured.There is serious concern about the condition of two of those injured.
Officially no figure has been given for the number of the members of the public injured. The suspect was shot by police and died at the scene, police have said.Officially no figure has been given for the number of the members of the public injured. The suspect was shot by police and died at the scene, police have said.
Khan said a number of people were wounded in the incident Friday and that some of the injuries are serious.Khan said a number of people were wounded in the incident Friday and that some of the injuries are serious.
He did not offer a figure, but said it was important to allow the families of those who were hurt some privacy.He did not offer a figure, but said it was important to allow the families of those who were hurt some privacy.
London mayor Sadiq Khan has paid tribute to “breathtaking heroism” from members of the public who confronted the attacker. Speaking to reporters he said:London mayor Sadiq Khan has paid tribute to “breathtaking heroism” from members of the public who confronted the attacker. Speaking to reporters he said:
Little is know yet about the about the number of people injured in the stabbing attack. This image shows one of those who was hurt.Little is know yet about the about the number of people injured in the stabbing attack. This image shows one of those who was hurt.
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 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.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.