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Seven people have been killed in central London after three men drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and launched a knife attack on people enjoying a Saturday night out in pubs and restaurants around Borough Market.Seven people have been killed in central London after three men drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and launched a knife attack on people enjoying a Saturday night out in pubs and restaurants around Borough Market.
Police have declared it a "terrorist incident". Police have declared it a terrorist incident.
Here is what we know so far.Here is what we know so far.
What happened?What happened?
Armed police and ambulances were called to reports of a white van hitting several people on London Bridge at 22:08 BST on Saturday. Armed police and ambulances were called to reports of a white van mounting the pavement and hitting several people on London Bridge at 22:08 BST on Saturday.
The van mounted the pavement and swerved into a number of people. The vehicle crashed near the Barrowboy and Banker pub, at the southern end of the bridge, where the suspects got out and ran the short distance to Borough Market where they stabbed several people.
The vehicle continued to drive to nearby Borough Market, where the suspects got out and stabbed several people in an area crowded with Londoners and tourists having an evening out. Eyewitnesses spoke of attackers targeting people in pubs and restaurants. Some people tried to fight them off by throwing chairs and glasses.
Eyewitnesses spoke of attackers targeting people in pubs. Some people tried to fight them off by throwing chairs and glasses. As the area was cordoned off, police shouted at members of the public to run or hide.
One witness, Gerard, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times."One witness, Gerard, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times."
Seven people are known to have died and 48 were taken to five London hospitals for treatment.
The three suspected attackers were shot dead by police within eight minutes of the first incident report.
A third police unit was sent to an incident in the Vauxhall area, around a mile to the west of London Bridge. Officers later said this had been a stabbing which was not connected to the operation at London Bridge and Borough Market.
London Ambulance Service took more than 100 emergency calls about the attack.London Ambulance Service took more than 100 emergency calls about the attack.
As the area was cordoned off, eyewitnesses said police shouted at them to run or, for those trapped in bars, hide. The three suspected attackers were shot dead by police within eight minutes of the first incident report.
The victimsThe victims
None of the seven dead has been officially named. None of the seven dead has been officially named yet.
Some of the injured are in a critical condition.
A casualty line has been set up for members of the public who are concerned about friends and relatives. People have been told they can ring 0800 096 1233 or 020 7158 0197 but only "in a genuine emergency".A casualty line has been set up for members of the public who are concerned about friends and relatives. People have been told they can ring 0800 096 1233 or 020 7158 0197 but only "in a genuine emergency".
A British Transport Police officer was seriously injured when he faced the attackers armed only with his baton, Chief Constable Paul Crowther said. Information has begun to emerge about some of the 48 injured.
They are being treated in five London hospitals and a number are in a critical condition.
Four police officers were hurt. One, from British Transport Police, was seriously injured when he confronted the attackers armed only with his baton outside London Bridge station.
He suffered head, face and leg wounds, but his life is not in danger.He suffered head, face and leg wounds, but his life is not in danger.
An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was also seriously injured, a Scotland Yard spokesman said. Two other police officers were also hurt. An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was also seriously injured, having rugby tackled one of the terrorists.
Two Australian citizens "have been directly impacted", says the country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.Two Australian citizens "have been directly impacted", says the country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
The Australian press named one of them as Candice Hedge. The Brisbane Courier Mail said she was stabbed in the neck while having a drink at a bar.The Australian press named one of them as Candice Hedge. The Brisbane Courier Mail said she was stabbed in the neck while having a drink at a bar.
She was hospitalised but did not suffer life-threatening injuries and is talking with friends, said the paper.She was hospitalised but did not suffer life-threatening injuries and is talking with friends, said the paper.
New Zealander Oliver Dowling was stabbed alongside his French girlfriend, with both requiring surgery, said the New Zealand Herald.New Zealander Oliver Dowling was stabbed alongside his French girlfriend, with both requiring surgery, said the New Zealand Herald.
According to the paper, Mr Dowling's sister wrote on Facebook: "Doctors are very happy with how he's come out the other side. A massive thank to the University of London Hospital for their tireless efforts in helping my brother out!!"According to the paper, Mr Dowling's sister wrote on Facebook: "Doctors are very happy with how he's come out the other side. A massive thank to the University of London Hospital for their tireless efforts in helping my brother out!!"
Sunday Express journalist Geoff Ho was injured, the newspaper's editor has confirmed. Sunday Express journalist Geoff Ho was also injured, the newspaper's editor has confirmed.
Martin Townsend said: "Geoff Ho is an absolutely first-class reporter and a fine and decent man and our thoughts are with him and his family at this time.Martin Townsend said: "Geoff Ho is an absolutely first-class reporter and a fine and decent man and our thoughts are with him and his family at this time.
"We are all hoping and praying for a speedy recovery.""We are all hoping and praying for a speedy recovery."
The attackersThe attackers
Three men, believed to be the attackers, were shot by police at Borough Market. Three men, believed to be the attackers, were shot dead by police at Borough Market.
A photographer took a picture showing people lying on the ground outside the Wheatsheaf pub - one of whom appeared to have canisters strapped around his waist. They were wearing fake bomb vests and a photographer took a picture in which one can be seen lying on the ground outside the Wheatsheaf pub with canisters strapped around his waist.
Police said the attackers were wearing hoax explosive vests. He appears to have been wearing an Arsenal football shirt, according to The Daily Mail.
The person who took the photo has described seeing three people shot by police.
One of the attackers appears to have been wearing an Arsenal football shirt, according to The Daily Mail.
What is happening now?What is happening now?
Police say the incident is under control but many officers remain on the scene to ensure everyone is accounted for. The area targeted is still in lockdown as the investigation into what happened is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command.
Their investigation is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command.
The Home Office has set up a website for those affected.
Twelve people have been arrested in Barking, east London, following a raid by police on a flat owned by one of the three attackers.Twelve people have been arrested in Barking, east London, following a raid by police on a flat owned by one of the three attackers.
Controlled explosions were also carried out at the flat on Sunday morning. The dead attacker was, according to neighbours, a married man with two children. He had lived there for about three years, the BBC understands.
Controlled explosions were carried out at the flat on Sunday morning.
The police are also asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.The police are also asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says there will be an increased police presence on the streets, but people should not be alarmed.London Mayor Sadiq Khan says there will be an increased police presence on the streets, but people should not be alarmed.
The UK terrorism threat level remains at severe, having been raised to critical for a short time after the Manchester attack.The UK terrorism threat level remains at severe, having been raised to critical for a short time after the Manchester attack.
London Bridge overground station will be closed all day. The Home Office has set up a website for those affected.
London Bridge and Borough Underground stations are also closed, with trains passing straight through them. London Bridge overground station remains closed. London Bridge and Borough Underground stations are also closed, with trains passing straight through them.
The River Thames has been reopened to boats and Southwark Bridge is no longer cordoned off.The River Thames has been reopened to boats and Southwark Bridge is no longer cordoned off.
Government reactionGovernment reaction
Prime Minister Theresa May addressed the nation after chairing the government's Cobra emergency committee on Sunday morning.Prime Minister Theresa May addressed the nation after chairing the government's Cobra emergency committee on Sunday morning.
She condemned the attack on innocent people and said it is time to say "enough is enough" when it comes to tackling terrorism. She condemned the attack on innocent people and said it was time to say "enough is enough" when it comes to tackling terrorism.
She said the attack was not overtly connected to other recent attacks in Manchester and London's Westminster, but it was part of a new trend of people using the "crudest" methods to terrorise citizens.She said the attack was not overtly connected to other recent attacks in Manchester and London's Westminster, but it was part of a new trend of people using the "crudest" methods to terrorise citizens.
What about the election?What about the election?
Mrs May confirmed the general election will go ahead as planned on Thursday.Mrs May confirmed the general election will go ahead as planned on Thursday.
However, most political parties have suspended national campaigning for the day - apart from UKIP which is to continue its campaign. However, most political parties have suspended national campaigning for the day - apart from UKIP which has continued its campaign.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said "all communities must come together. Our strength is the strength of our community unity."
He agreed that the election should go ahead, as "democracy must prevail".
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said it was a "horrific incident" and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called it "dreadful news".
World reactionWorld reaction
US President Donald Trump tweeted: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!"US President Donald Trump tweeted: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!"
Mr Trump also called for his travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries to be upheld by US courts, where it is being challenged.Mr Trump also called for his travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries to be upheld by US courts, where it is being challenged.
Other world leaders have also condemned the attack, including French President Emmanuel Macron who said his country "is more than ever at the side of the United Kingdom".Other world leaders have also condemned the attack, including French President Emmanuel Macron who said his country "is more than ever at the side of the United Kingdom".