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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 the terror attack. Here is what we know.
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
Eight people were killed in the attack.Eight people were killed in the attack.
Seven have been named as 30-year-old Canadian national Chrissy Archibald, Australian Kirsty Boden, 28, Australian Sara Zelenak, 21, James McMullan, 32, from Hackney, Frenchman 27-year-old Alexandre Pigeard, French chef Sebastien Belanger and Spanish national Ignacio Echeverria, 39. They have been named as 30-year-old Canadian national Chrissy Archibald, Australian Kirsty Boden, 28, Australian Sara Zelenak, 21, James McMullan, 32, from Hackney, London, French nationals 27-year-old Alexandre Pigeard, Xavier Thomas, 45, and chef Sebastien Belanger, as well as Spanish national Ignacio Echeverria, 39.
Police discovered a body in the River Thames on Tuesday during a search for Frenchman Xavier Thomas.
The body has not been formally identified as Mr Thomas's, but his next of kin have been informed.
Forty-eight people were injured.Forty-eight people were 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.
The Australian prime minister confirmed four nationals in total had been caught up in the attack.The Australian prime minister confirmed four nationals in total had been caught up in the attack.
Seven French nationals are believed to have been injured, four of whom are in a critical condition.Seven French nationals are believed to have been injured, four of whom are 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 attackers. 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 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".
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
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.
The chief of Italian police has said he has a "clear conscience" over the actions his force took.
The Home Office has not commented on the case.
The arrests
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.
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 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 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 in the Irish Republic 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.
A 30-year-old man was arrested as detectives raided an address in Ilford, east London, in the early hours of Wednesday.
On Wednesday night, detectives arrested two more men in Ilford - aged 27 and 29 - on suspicion of the preparation of terrorist acts.
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. Borough Market remains closed, but roads and London Bridge rail and Tube stations are open.
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 would go ahead as planned..
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.
"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".
The prime minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, sent sympathy and "resolute solidarity".