London terror attack: Live updates
Six people have been killed in a terror strike in central London, which started when a van rammed into pedestrians on London Bridge and ended with multiple stabbings at restaurants nearby.
It was the third terror attack to strike the UK this year, after a man drove a car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in March and a bomb attack on an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester two weeks ago.
June 4, 2017 1:04am BST
- Six people killed in terror attack: London Metropolitan Police have confirmed that six people were killed in the attack. Officers pursued and shot dead three attackers.
- Van on London Bridge: About 5:30 p.m. ET (10:30 p.m. local time) a van sped across London Bridge knocking over several pedestrians, according to an eyewitness. The van was headed toward London Bridge station, on the south bank of the river.
- Stabbing rampage at Borough Market: A man with a "massive knife" entered a restaurant at nearby Borough Market, just south of the bridge, stabbing two people inside, another eyewitness told CNN.
- Vauxhall stabbing: Third incident not connected to the London Bridge or Borough Market incident, according to Met Police.
- British Prime Minister Theresa May: "terrible incident" in London being treated as "potential act of terrorism.
Police appeal for photos, video
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30 people taken to five hospitals
London Ambulance has issued an updated statement, saying 30 people are being treated at hospitals across London. That's 10 more than the last statement they posted to Twitter two hours ago. A number of people were also treated at the scene, the statement said.
Muslim Council condemns attack 'in strongest terms'
Harun Khan, the Secretary General of the Muslim Council, issued a statement on Twitter saying he was "appalled and outraged" by the attack. "That this should happen in this month of Ramadan, when many Muslims were praying and fasting only goes to show that these people respect neither life or faith," he said.
Breaking: 6 people killed in terror attack, 3 suspects shot and killed
Met Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley says six people died in the attack on London Bridge and Borough Market. Armed police shot three male suspects.
Rowley said that police got reports that a vehicle struck people on London Bridge at 5:08 p.m. ET (10:08 p.m. local time).
The vehicle continued to drive towards Borough Market where three assailants got out and attempted to stab members of the public, including a police officer.
Armed police were called to the scene and within eight minutes, the three assailants were shot dead.
Rowley said the assailants were wearing what looked like explosive vests which upon further investigation appeared to be fake.
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