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London attack: Six killed in vehicle and stabbing incidents London attack: Six killed in vehicle and stabbing incidents
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Six people have been killed and at least 48 injured in a terror incident in London in which three male attackers were shot dead by police.Six people have been killed and at least 48 injured in a terror incident in London in which three male attackers were shot dead by police.
A white van hit pedestrians on London Bridge at about 22:00 BST on Saturday before three men got out and stabbed people in nearby Borough Market. A white van hit pedestrians on London Bridge at about 22:00 BST on Saturday, then three men got out and stabbed people in nearby Borough Market.
Police said the three men were wearing fake bomb vests.Police said the three men were wearing fake bomb vests.
One of those hurt is a police officer who was stabbed after going to help. His injuries are not life-threatening.One of those hurt is a police officer who was stabbed after going to help. His injuries are not life-threatening.
The Conservatives have suspended national general election campaigning and the prime minister will chair a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee later. The Conservatives, Labour and the SNP have suspended national general election campaigning and the prime minister is chairing a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee.
Theresa May described Saturday night's events as "dreadful", while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called them "brutal and shocking".Theresa May described Saturday night's events as "dreadful", while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called them "brutal and shocking".
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it was "a deliberate and cowardly attack on innocent Londoners", but it remained the "safest global city" and Londoners would not be cowed by terrorism. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it was "a deliberate and cowardly attack on innocent Londoners", but the capital remained the "safest global city" and Londoners would not be cowed by terrorism.
More than 80 medics were sent to the scene and the injured, some of them critical, are now being treated in five hospitals across the capital.
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said it was currently believed there were only three attackers involved and the explosive vests they were wearing were "hoaxes".
"We are treating this as a terrorist incident and a full investigation is already under way," he added.
It is the third terror attack in the UK in three months following the car and knife attack in Westminster in March, which left five people dead, and the Manchester bombing less than two weeks ago, in which 22 people were killed.It is the third terror attack in the UK in three months following the car and knife attack in Westminster in March, which left five people dead, and the Manchester bombing less than two weeks ago, in which 22 people were killed.
The Met Police has set up a casualty bureau on 0800 096 1233 and 020 7158 0197 for people concerned about friends or relatives who may be affected. Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said it was believed there were only three attackers involved and the explosive vests they were wearing were "hoaxes".
'Very aggressive' One social media user posted a photograph appearing to show an attacker lying on the ground outside a pub in the food market, with the fake vest visible.
Among the main developments:
BBC reporter Holly Jones, who was on the bridge at the time of the attack, said the van was "probably travelling at about 50 miles an hour".BBC reporter Holly Jones, who was on the bridge at the time of the attack, said the van was "probably travelling at about 50 miles an hour".
"He swerved right round me and then hit about five or six people. He hit about two people in front of me and then three behind," Ms Jones told the BBC News Channel. "He swerved right round me and then hit about five or six people. He hit about two people in front of me and then three behind," Ms Jones told the BBC News channel.
Another eyewitness, Robbie, was sitting in a taxi opposite the Barrowboy and Banker pub on London Bridge.Another eyewitness, Robbie, was sitting in a taxi opposite the Barrowboy and Banker pub on London Bridge.
"I saw about 20 or 30 people rushing to get back into the pub and five seconds later a big white van came screeching down the pavement," he told BBC Radio 5 live."I saw about 20 or 30 people rushing to get back into the pub and five seconds later a big white van came screeching down the pavement," he told BBC Radio 5 live.
"Two or three people jumped out. Initially, I thought it was a road traffic incident and the people had jumped out to see if anyone was injured, but I could tell immediately, they looked very aggressive.""Two or three people jumped out. Initially, I thought it was a road traffic incident and the people had jumped out to see if anyone was injured, but I could tell immediately, they looked very aggressive."
His friend Josh was coming out of the pub a few seconds later and saw people running up to the bridge from Borough Market. His friend Josh came out of the pub a few seconds later and saw people running up to the bridge from Borough Market.
"A chap ran up and I heard him shout, 'He's got a knife, he's stabbing people.'""A chap ran up and I heard him shout, 'He's got a knife, he's stabbing people.'"
Another witness Gerard told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times. She was going, 'Help me, help me.'" Another witness, Gerard, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times. She was going, 'Help me, help me.'"
Gerard said he chased the attackers, who were running into pubs and bars, and threw bottles, chairs and other items to try to stop them.Gerard said he chased the attackers, who were running into pubs and bars, and threw bottles, chairs and other items to try to stop them.
Gunshots were heard in the area while one social media user posted a photograph appearing to show one of the attackers lying on the ground outside a pub in the food market, with what police now say was a fake bomb vest strapped to his body. Steven Gibbs, who was drinking in St Christopher's Inn, just metres from the scene, told the BBC: "A black cab drove past and the driver shouted, 'Terrorist attack, run!'
A bomb disposal team was later called to Borough Market and local residents told to leave their homes. "I stood up to take a look and then all of a sudden there were gunshots. Lots of people were screaming."
Eyewitness Will Orton was also in a pub close to the scene. Steven was taken into the basement of the bar before the police came in and told everyone inside to run.
"We didn't really know what was going on," he said. "We thought maybe there was a fight or something outside. And then there were almost hundreds of people coming inside. "I've never been so scared in my life," he said,
"The bouncers did a really good job, they shut the doors and locked everyone in. There was panic - it seemed like it was literally outside the door."
Vilwar Hussein helped carry the injured police officer to nearby Guy's hospital and recalled seeing a wound in his chest "and blood everywhere".
Earlier, Vilwar said he saw the white van perform an illegal U-turn on London Bridge before driving back southwards along the pavement.
Transport for London (TfL) said London Bridge had been closed in both directions, while neighbouring Southwark Bridge has also been shut.
TfL said there were further closures in Borough High Street, while on the north side of the river, road closures included Lower Thames Street.
At the scene: Cherry Wilson, BBC News websiteAt the scene: Cherry Wilson, BBC News website
Hospital staff and railway workers are struggling to get to work as police have cordoned off a wide area around the scene. No-one has been able to clean up the empty pint glasses on the tables outside Belushi's bar on Borough High Street - a stark reminder of what happened in London Bridge last night.
William Gendo, a chef at Guy's Hospital, has been unable to get in for his morning shift. It's 8am and dozens of police cars and cordons remain in the area, blocking anyone from walking up to Borough Market, where the tragedy unfolded.
He said: "Its completely closed. There's no way to get through. We've been trying for a few hours." Dozens of people wait by the police cut-off areas in a confused state trying to work out how to get home or to work.
Estefany Alcivar, who is a kitchen assistant, said she spoke to a nurse last night and staff were staying on to do extra hours and help patients with their food. But no-one is prepared to give up.
"We don't know what to do," she said. "There will be no hot food but they will have sandwiches and tea and coffee." There is a determined resilience in the air with nurses and railway workers walking miles out of their way to try to get to their jobs.
Security officer Mohammed Osman, who works on Borough High Street, had to wait for an hour before he was allowed through to his place of work.
He said: "I'm not feeling worried. I'm strong enough. These enemies are trying to divide us but we have to be together."
Eyewitness Will Orton, who was also in a pub close to the scene, said: "The bouncers did a really good job, they shut the doors and locked everyone in.
"There was panic - it seemed like it was literally outside the door."
Vilwar Hussein helped carry the injured police officer to nearby Guy's hospital and recalled seeing a wound in his chest "and blood everywhere".
Earlier, Vilwar said he'd seen the white van perform a U-turn on London Bridge before driving back southwards along the pavement.
A bomb disposal team was later called to Borough Market and local residents told to leave their homes.
London Bridge and neighbouring Southwark Bridge are both closed along with many other roads including Borough High Street and Lower Thames Street.
Trains are not stopping at London Bridge station.
Facebook has activated its safety check so people in London could post a message to let friends and relatives know they were safe.Facebook has activated its safety check so people in London could post a message to let friends and relatives know they were safe.
The police are asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.The police are asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.
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