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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. The attackers were shot dead by officers in what police have declared to be 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 on to 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. Latest updates on London Bridge attack
It mounted the pavement and hit several people, before crashing near the Barrowboy and Banker pub at the southern end of the bridge.
Three men got out, armed with knives, and ran the short distance to Borough Market where they stabbed several people.Three men 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 to the attack, 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 incident.
The three attackers were shot dead by police within eight minutes of the first call.The three attackers were shot dead by police within eight minutes of the first call.
Eight armed officers fired an "unprecedented" 50 shots at the attackers, who were wearing fake suicide vests.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.
The so-called Islamic state group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The so-called Islamic State group has said it was behind the attack.
The victimsThe victims
The first of the seven dead to be named was Chrissy Archibald, a Canadian who was originally from British Columbia.The first of the seven dead to be named was Chrissy Archibald, a Canadian who was originally from British Columbia.
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 phone 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; 21 are said to be in a critical condition.Five London hospitals are continuing to treat 36 of the victims; 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 outside London Bridge station, armed only with his baton. Four police officers were hurt. A British Transport Police officer was seriously injured when he confronted the attackers outside London Bridge station armed only with his baton.
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. Neither has life-threatening injuries.
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. His mother, Elizabeth O'Neill, said he had a seven-inch scar running from his belly to his back after being stabbed by a man saying "this is for my family, this is for Islam".
Daniel O'Neill, 23, is among the injured recovering in hospital. The Australian PM confirmed four nationals had been caught up in the attack.
His mother, Elizabeth O'Neill, said he had a seven-inch scar running from his belly to his back after being stabbed by a man saying "this is for my family, this is for Islam".
The Australian prime minister confirmed four of the country's nationals had been caught up in the attack. Two, Candice Hedge from Brisbane and Andrew Morrison from Darwin, are among the injured after both being stabbed.
According to the Brisbane Courier Mail, Ms Hedge was stabbed in the neck while having a drink at a bar but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
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!!" Sunday Express journalist Geoff Ho was also injured.
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.
"We are all hoping and praying for a speedy recovery."
The attackersThe attackers
Three men were shot dead by police at Borough Market. The Met Police say they know the identity of the three attackers and that their names will be released "as soon as operationally possible".
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. Twelve people were arrested on Sunday in Barking, east London, following a raid by police on a flat owned by one of the attackers. A 55-year-old man was later released without charge.
He appears to be wearing an Arsenal football shirt.
What is happening now?
Cordons around London Bridge and Borough Market have been lifted as the investigation into what happened continues, led by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command.
The priority for officers is to establish whether anyone else was involved in planning the attack.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick says a "huge amount" of forensic material and evidence has been seized from the van used in the attack and the police raids.
Police are searching two addresses in east London - one in Barking and one in Newham. A number of people have been arrested.
Twelve people were arrested on Sunday in Barking, following a raid by police on a flat owned by one of the three attackers. A 55-year-old man was later released without charge.
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. The man said he had contacted authorities but no action was taken.
"We spoke about a particular attack that happened and, like most radicals, he had a justification for anything - everything and anything. What is happening now?
"And that day I realised that I need to contact the authorities," he said. The priority of the investigation, led by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command, is to establish whether anyone else was involved.
He said no action was taken. Officers searched two addresses in east London on Monday morning, detaining a "number of people" in Newham and Barking.
"I did my bit... but the authorities didn't do their bit," he told the BBC's Asian Network. Police say a "huge amount" of forensic material and evidence has been seized in raids so far.
Controlled explosions were carried out at the flat on Sunday morning. Police are still 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. Cordons around London Bridge and Borough Market have been lifted. Both London Bridge rail and Tube stations are open. London Bridge is open to pedestrians and traffic on the northbound side.
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.
Both London Bridge rail and Tube stations reopened on Monday at 05:00 BST. Global reaction
London Bridge is open to pedestrians and traffic on the northbound side. PM Theresa May said on Monday: "This was an attack on London and the United Kingdom, but it was also an attack on the free world."
Government reaction On Sunday, she said it was time to say "enough is enough", calling for new measures to tackle extremism.
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 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.
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.
Most national campaigning was suspended on Sunday but resumed on Monday.Most national campaigning was suspended on Sunday but resumed on Monday.
World 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 took the opportunity to call for his travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries to be upheld by US courts.
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".