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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 on Saturday night.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 on Saturday night.
The attackers were shot dead by officers in what police have declared to be a terror attack. Here is what we know so far.The attackers were shot dead by officers in what police have declared to be a terror attack. 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 on to 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.
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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.
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.Armed police and ambulances were called at 22:08.
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 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."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 incident.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.
The deputy chairwoman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, Sarah Green, confirmed that 46 shots had been fired by eight police officers - three officers from City of London Police and five from the Metropolitan Police.The deputy chairwoman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, Sarah Green, confirmed that 46 shots had been fired by eight police officers - three officers from City of London Police and five from the Metropolitan Police.
A member of the public was also shot during the operation and was taken to hospital.A member of the public was also shot during the operation and was taken to hospital.
The so-called Islamic State group has said it was behind 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 phone 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; 18 are said to be in a critical condition.Five London hospitals are continuing to treat 36 of the victims; 18 are said to be in a critical condition.
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.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.
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. Neither has life-threatening injuries.
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. 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 PM confirmed four nationals had been caught up in the attack.The Australian PM confirmed four nationals had been caught up in the attack.
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.
Sunday Express journalist Geoff Ho was also injured.Sunday Express journalist Geoff Ho was also injured.
The attackersThe attackers
Two of the attackers were named by police as Khuram Shazad Butt, a 27-year-old British citizen, born in Pakistan, and 30-year-old Rachid Redouane, who had claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan - and also used the name Rachid Elkhdar.Two of the attackers were named by police as Khuram Shazad Butt, a 27-year-old British citizen, born in Pakistan, and 30-year-old Rachid Redouane, who had claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan - and also used the name Rachid Elkhdar.
Both attackers lived in Barking, east London.Both attackers lived in Barking, east London.
Butt worked in an administrative role for Auriga Holdings - which manages Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets - and he had also worked for London Underground for just under six months as a trainee customer services assistant, before leaving in October 2016.Butt worked in an administrative role for Auriga Holdings - which manages Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets - and he had also worked for London Underground for just under six months as a trainee customer services assistant, before leaving in October 2016.
He became known to the police and MI5 in the summer of 2015 and an investigation was opened into his behaviour after concerns reached counter-terrorism officers.He became known to the police and MI5 in the summer of 2015 and an investigation was opened into his behaviour after concerns reached counter-terrorism officers.
One man called the anti-terrorism hotline, while a woman went to the local police station because she was scared Butt was trying to radicalise her children.One man called the anti-terrorism hotline, while a woman went to the local police station because she was scared Butt was trying to radicalise her children.
However, the Met said there was no intelligence to suggest that this attack was being planned, meaning the investigation had been "prioritised accordingly".However, the Met said there was no intelligence to suggest that this attack was being planned, meaning the investigation had been "prioritised accordingly".
Butt also once featured in a Channel 4 documentary about Islamist extremists with links to the jailed preacher Anjem Choudary, and appeared arguing with police on the street.Butt also once featured in a Channel 4 documentary about Islamist extremists with links to the jailed preacher Anjem Choudary, and appeared arguing with police on the street.
Rachid Redouane, who was a chef, was not known to police or security services.Rachid Redouane, who was a chef, was not known to police or security services.
Sources in Dublin said Redouane was understood to have been carrying an identification card issued in the Republic of Ireland when he was shot dead, the Press Association reported.Sources in Dublin said Redouane was understood to have been carrying an identification card issued in the Republic of Ireland when he was shot dead, the Press Association reported.
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said he had been not a member of a "small group" being monitored by Irish police in respect of radicalisation. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said he had not been a member of a "small group" being monitored by Irish police in respect of radicalisation.
Police said inquiries were ongoing to confirm the identity of the third attacker.Police said inquiries were ongoing to confirm the identity of the third attacker.
Twelve people aged between 19 and 60 were arrested on Sunday in Barking following a raid by police on a flat owned by one of the attackers.Twelve people aged between 19 and 60 were arrested on Sunday in Barking following a raid by police on a flat owned by one of the attackers.
On Monday, Scotland Yard said they had all been released without charge.On Monday, Scotland Yard said they had all been released without charge.
One of the attackers was, according to neighbours, a married man with two children. He had lived there for about three years, they said.One of the attackers 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. He said he had contacted authorities but no action was taken.One man, who did not want to be named, said one of the attackers had become more extreme over the past two years. He said he had contacted authorities but no action was taken.
What is happening now?What is happening now?
The priority of the investigation, led by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command, is to establish whether anyone else was involved.The priority of the investigation, led by the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command, is to establish whether anyone else was involved.
Police say a "huge amount" of forensic material and evidence has been seized in raids so far.Police say a "huge amount" of forensic material and evidence has been seized in raids so far.
Police are still asking anyone with photographs or videos of the incident to upload them here.Police are still 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.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.
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.
Global reactionGlobal reaction
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."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."
On Sunday, she said it was time to say "enough is enough", calling for new measures to tackle extremism.On Sunday, she said it was time to say "enough is enough", calling for new measures to tackle extremism.
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.
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 took the opportunity to call for his travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries to be upheld by US courts.
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".