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Seven people were killed in central London when three attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and launched a knife attack in Borough Market.Seven people were killed in central London when three attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and launched a knife attack in Borough Market.
Police have declared it a terrorist incident. Here is what we know so far.Police have declared it a terrorist incident. Here is what we know so far.
What happened?What happened?
Police said that the attack began at 21:58 BST on Saturday when a van drove onto London Bridge from the north side.Police said that the attack began at 21:58 BST on Saturday when a van drove onto London Bridge from the north side.
It mounted the pavement and hit several people, before crashing near the Barrowboy and Banker pub, at the southern end of the bridge.It mounted the pavement and hit several people, before crashing near the Barrowboy and Banker pub, at the southern end of the bridge.
The suspects got out, armed with knives, and ran the short distance to Borough Market where they stabbed several people.The suspects got out, armed with knives, and ran the short distance to Borough Market where they stabbed several people.
Armed police and ambulances were called at 22:08 BST.Armed police and ambulances were called at 22:08 BST.
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 and restaurants. 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.As the area was cordoned off, police shouted at members of the public to run or hide.
One witness, Gerard Vowls, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times."One witness, Gerard Vowls, told the BBC: "They were running up shouting, 'This is for Allah.' They stabbed this girl maybe 10 times, 15 times."
London Ambulance Service took more than 100 emergency calls about the attack.London Ambulance Service took more than 100 emergency calls about the attack.
The three suspected attackers were shot dead by police within eight minutes of the first call.The three suspected attackers were shot dead by police within eight minutes of the first call.
The eight armed officers fired an "unprecedented" 50 shots at the attackers, who were wearing fake suicide vests.The eight armed officers fired an "unprecedented" 50 shots at the attackers, who were wearing fake suicide vests.
A member of the public was also shot during the operation and was taken to hospital for treatment.A member of the public was also shot during the operation and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The so-called Islamic state group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The victimsThe victims
None of the seven dead have been officially named yet. The first of the seven dead to be named was Chrissy Archibald, a Canadian who was originally from British Columbia.
One was a Canadian national, according to the country's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said that a Frenchman was also killed, with another seven French nationals injured. Four are in a critical condition.French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said that a Frenchman was also killed, with another seven French nationals injured. Four are in a critical condition.
A casualty line has been set up for members of the public who are concerned about friends and relatives.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".People have been told they can ring 0800 096 1233 or 020 7158 0197 but only "in a genuine emergency".
Information has begun to emerge about some of the 48 injured.Information has begun to emerge about some of the 48 injured.
Five London hospitals are continuing to treat 36 of the victims and 21 are said to be in a critical condition.Five London hospitals are continuing to treat 36 of the victims and 21 are said to be 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.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, having rugby tackled one of the terrorists. Police said his injuries are not life-threatening.An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was also seriously injured, having rugby tackled one of the terrorists. Police said his injuries are not life-threatening.
Daniel O'Neill, 23, is among the injured recovering in hospital.Daniel O'Neill, 23, is among the injured recovering in hospital.
His mother, Elizabeth O'Neill, said he had a seven-inch scar running from his belly to his back after being stabbed my a man saying "this is for my family, this is for Islam".His mother, Elizabeth O'Neill, said he had a seven-inch scar running from his belly to his back after being stabbed my a man saying "this is for my family, this is for Islam".
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 taken to hospital but did not suffer life-threatening injuries and is talking with friends, said the paper.She was taken to hospital 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 Marie Bondeville, with both requiring surgery, said the New Zealand Herald.New Zealander Oliver Dowling was stabbed alongside his French girlfriend Marie Bondeville, 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 also 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 dead by police at Borough Market.Three men, believed to be the attackers, were shot dead by police at Borough Market.
They were wearing fake bomb vests. A photographer took a picture in which one man can be seen lying on the ground outside the Wheatsheaf pub with canisters strapped around his waist.They were wearing fake bomb vests. A photographer took a picture in which one man can be seen lying on the ground outside the Wheatsheaf pub with canisters strapped around his waist.
He appears to be wearing an Arsenal football shirt.He appears to be wearing an Arsenal football shirt.
What is happening now?What is happening now?
The area targeted is still in lockdown as the investigation into what happened is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command.The area targeted is still in lockdown as the investigation into what happened is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command.
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.
The dead attacker was, according to neighbours, a married man with two children. He had lived there for about three years, they said.The dead attacker was, according to neighbours, a married man with two children. He had lived there for about three years, they said.
One man, who did not want to be named, said one of the attackers had become more extreme over the past two years.One man, who did not want to be named, said one of the attackers had become more extreme over the past two years.
"We spoke about a particular attack that happened and like most radicals he had a justification for anything - everything and anything."We spoke about a particular attack that happened and like most radicals he had a justification for anything - everything and anything.
"And that day I realised that I need to contact the authorities," he said."And that day I realised that I need to contact the authorities," he said.
He said no action was taken.He said no action was taken.
"I did my bit... but the authorities didn't do their bit," he told the BBC's Asian Network."I did my bit... but the authorities didn't do their bit," he told the BBC's Asian Network.
Controlled explosions were carried out at the flat on Sunday morning.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.
The Home Office has set up a website for those affected.The Home Office has set up a website for those affected.
London Bridge overground station remains closed. London Bridge and Borough Underground stations are also closed, with trains passing straight through them. Both London Bridge rail and Tube stations are due to reopen on Monday from 05:00 BST, but the rail station will be exit only, Network Rail has said.
Police said the cordon was likely to remain in place for "some time yet" and could affect the Monday morning rush hour.Police said the cordon was likely to remain in place for "some time yet" and could affect the Monday morning rush hour.
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 was 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. However, most political parties suspended national campaigning on Sunday - apart from UKIP.
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".