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Eight 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.Eight 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 the attack began at 21:58 BST on Saturday when a van drove on to London Bridge from the north side.Police said 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.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.
Ambulances were called at 22:07 with police alerted at 22:08.Ambulances were called at 22:07 with police alerted at 22:08.
Witnesses spoke of attackers targeting people in pubs and restaurants. Some people tried to fight them off by throwing chairs and glasses.Witnesses 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 eight dead to be named was 30-year-old Chrissy Archibald, a Canadian who was originally from British Columbia.The first of the eight dead to be named was 30-year-old Chrissy Archibald, a Canadian who was originally from British Columbia.
Australian Kirsty Boden, 28, was also killed.Australian Kirsty Boden, 28, was also killed.
Her family said on Tuesday she had been running towards London Bridge in an effort to help people.Her family said on Tuesday she had been running towards London Bridge in an effort to help people.
The Australian prime minister confirmed four nationals had been caught up in the attack.The Australian prime minister confirmed four nationals had been caught up in the attack.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said that two Frenchmen were killed. One of the victims was 27-year-old Alexandre Pigeard, the other man has not been named.French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said that two Frenchmen were killed. One of the victims was 27-year-old Alexandre Pigeard, the other man has not been named.
Manager of the Boro Bistro, Vincent Le Berre told the Brittany news outlet Le Telegramme how his colleague, Mr Pigeard, was stabbed in the neck while in a bar in Borough Market.Manager of the Boro Bistro, Vincent Le Berre told the Brittany news outlet Le Telegramme how his colleague, Mr Pigeard, was stabbed in the neck while in a bar in Borough Market.
Another seven French nationals are believed to have been injured, four of whom are in a critical condition.Another seven French nationals are believed to have been injured, four of whom are in a critical condition.
The family of James McMullan, 32, said he was believed to be among those who died, after his bank card was found at the scene.The family of James McMullan, 32, said he was believed to be among those who died, after his bank card was found at the scene.
The BBC understands that Sara Zelenak, 21, was also one of the victims of Saturday's attack. Australian Sara Zelenak was also one of the victims of Saturday's attack.
The Australian from Brisbane was working as an au pair in London. The 21-year-old, from Brisbane, was working as an au pair in London.
Her parents said they were "deeply saddened at the tragic loss of our beautiful daughter".
Police have discovered a body in the River Thames during a search for Frenchman Xavier Thomas.Police have discovered a body in the River Thames during a search for Frenchman Xavier Thomas.
It was believed he was thrown into the river after being struck by the white van, but formal identification of the body has not yet taken place. It is believed he fell into the river after being struck by the white van, but formal identification of the body has not yet taken place.
His next of kin have been informed of the development.His next of kin have been informed of the development.
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 started to emerge about some of the 48 injured.Information has started to emerge about some of the 48 injured.
London hospitals are continuing to treat 29 of the victims; 10 are said to be in a critical condition.London hospitals are continuing to treat 29 of the victims; 10 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 officer has life-threatening injuries.An off-duty Metropolitan Police officer was also seriously injured having rugby-tackled one of the terrorists. Neither officer has life-threatening injuries.
Daniel O'Neill, 23, is among the injured recovering in hospital. His mother, Elisabeth O'Neill, said he had a 7in 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, Elisabeth O'Neill, said he had a 7in scar running from his belly to his back after being stabbed by a man saying, "This is for my family, this is for Islam".
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.
Victims of the London Bridge attackVictims of the London Bridge attack
The attackersThe attackers
The three attackers have been named:The three attackers have been named:
Butt and Redouane - who also used the name Rachid Elkhdar - lived in Barking, east London, and Zaghba was from east London.Butt and Redouane - who also used the name Rachid Elkhdar - lived in Barking, east London, and Zaghba was from 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.
Redouane, who was a chef, was not known to police or security services.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 not been 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.
Zaghba had been placed on a watch list shared with many countries - including the UK - an Italian police source told the BBC.Zaghba had been placed on a watch list shared with many countries - including the UK - an Italian police source told the BBC.
In March 2016, Italian officers stopped him at Bologna airport and found IS-related materials on his mobile phone.In March 2016, Italian officers stopped him at Bologna airport and found IS-related materials on his mobile phone.
He was then stopped from continuing his journey to Istanbul.He was then stopped from continuing his journey to Istanbul.
Twelve people were arrested in Barking on Sunday after a raid at Butt's flat, but they have all now been released without charge.Twelve people were arrested in Barking on Sunday after a raid at Butt's flat, but they have all now been released without charge.
A neighbour said the attacker had become more extreme over the past two years. He said he had contacted authorities but no action was taken.A neighbour said the attacker had become more extreme over the past two years. He said he had contacted authorities but no action was taken.
The Metropolitan Police said a 27-year-old man had been arrested in Barking on Tuesday in connection with the attack.The Metropolitan Police said a 27-year-old man had been arrested in Barking on Tuesday in connection with the attack.
A property in Ilford, east London, had been searched by police at about 01:30 BST on Tuesday, but no arrests had been made, the Met added.A property in Ilford, east London, had been searched by police at about 01:30 BST on Tuesday, but no arrests had been made, the Met added.
Another man was arrested in Limerick, Ireland, on Tuesday over the discovery of ID documents in Redouane's name. He was later released without charge.Another man was arrested in Limerick, Ireland, on Tuesday over the discovery of ID documents in Redouane's name. He was later released without charge.
A second man, who is in his 30s, was arrested on Tuesday evening, with the Garda saying it was also related to Redouane. He is being held in Wexford.A second man, who is in his 30s, was arrested on Tuesday evening, with the Garda saying it was also related to Redouane. He is being held in Wexford.
Who were the attackers?Who were the attackers?
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.
Some cordons around the scene of the attack remain, but London Bridge rail and Tube stations are open. London Bridge is open to pedestrians and traffic on the northbound side.Some cordons around the scene of the attack remain, but 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
Prime Minister 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."Prime Minister 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.
As well as promoting the ban, the president also criticised the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, for reassuring Londoners that an increased police presence was no reason to be alarmed.As well as promoting the ban, the president also criticised the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, for reassuring Londoners that an increased police presence was no reason to be alarmed.
Mr Khan's team said the president had "deliberately" taken the mayor's remarks out of context, and added he had "more important things to do than respond to Mr Trump".Mr Khan's team said the president had "deliberately" taken the mayor's remarks out of context, and added he had "more important things to do than respond to Mr Trump".
When asked whether the president was welcome in London, Mr Khan said: "When Theresa May first invited him [Donald Trump] on a state visit to our country, at a time when he was proposing a travel ban on Muslims, changing the American policy on refugees, I didn't think it was appropriate for us to roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump.When asked whether the president was welcome in London, Mr Khan said: "When Theresa May first invited him [Donald Trump] on a state visit to our country, at a time when he was proposing a travel ban on Muslims, changing the American policy on refugees, I didn't think it was appropriate for us to roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump.
"Nothing has changed in my mind.""Nothing has changed in my mind."
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".