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Details have emerged of those who died in the London Bridge terror attack. Details have emerged of the eight people killed in the London Bridge terror attack.
Eight people were killed and 48 injured when three men hit pedestrians on London Bridge before getting out and stabbing people in nearby Borough Market on Saturday. Three men drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before getting out and stabbing people in nearby Borough Market on Saturday.
There are 29 people being treated in London hospitals, with 10 in a critical condition, NHS England said. Ignacio Echeverria
Those killed Ignacio Echeverria, 39, died trying to defend a woman who was being stabbed by the attackers.
The Spanish Ministry told the BBC that Ignacio Echeverria, 39, who tried to defend a woman, was killed. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has praised his "heroic and exemplary act".
Mr Echeverria, from Madrid, and was working for HSBC bank in London. Mr Echeverria's sister, Isabel, went on social media to pay tribute to her brother and said he would never be forgotten.
"My brother Ignacio tried to stop the terrorists and lost his life trying to save others," she said.
Mr Echeverria, from Madrid was working for HSBC bank in London.
He saw the attack unfolding as he cycled back from a park with two friends he had been skateboarding with.He saw the attack unfolding as he cycled back from a park with two friends he had been skateboarding with.
He used his skateboard against one of the attackers, who was stabbing a woman, Spanish media has reported. He used his skateboard against one of the attackers who was stabbing a woman, Spanish media has reported.
The prime Minister of Spain has requested that Mr Echeverria be granted an award - the Silver Cross of the Order of Civil Merit. Mr Rajoy has requested that Mr Echeverria be granted an award - the Silver Cross of the Order of Civil Merit.
'Thrown off London Bridge' Xavier Thomas
On Tuesday evening, police discovered a body in the River Thames during their search for Frenchman Xavier Thomas. Police searching for Frenchman Xavier Thomas discovered a body in the River Thames on Tuesday evening.
It was thought the 45-year-old was thrown off London Bridge into the River Thames after being hit by the white van driven by the three attackers. At the time of the attack, Mr Thomas was walking along the bridge with his girlfriend, Christine Delcros, who was seriously injured.
He was walking along the bridge with his girlfriend Christine Delcros, who was seriously injured. It is thought the 45-year-old was thrown off London Bridge into the water after being hit by the white van driven by the three attackers.
The body has not been formally identified as Mr Thomas's, but his next of kin have been informed.The body has not been formally identified as Mr Thomas's, but his next of kin have been informed.
'Thought it was an accident' He is one of three French victims killed in the attack.
French chef Sebastien Belanger, who worked at the Coq d'Argent near Bank, was killed in the attack. Sebastien Belanger
French chef Sebastien Belanger, who worked at the Coq d'Argent near Bank, was also killed in the attack.
The 36-year-old had been watching the Champions League final with friends at a nearby pub.The 36-year-old had been watching the Champions League final with friends at a nearby pub.
His girlfriend's sister told the Evening Standard they left the pub just before the attack. His girlfriend's sister, Greta Tubutyte, told the Evening Standard they left the pub just before the attack.
"When the van hit they thought it was just a car accident. Then after a few seconds they saw people running, screaming, and a guy with a knife attacking," said Greta Tubutyte. "When the van hit they thought it was just a car accident. Then after a few seconds they saw people running, screaming, and a guy with a knife attacking," she said.
"He stabbed a woman just in front of them. One of Sebastien's friend's got all the blood on him and they panicked and screamed 'run'.""He stabbed a woman just in front of them. One of Sebastien's friend's got all the blood on him and they panicked and screamed 'run'."
'The girl next door' Sara Zelenak
Australian Sara Zelenak, was one of the victims of Saturday's attack. Australian Sara Zelenak, from Brisbane, was working as an au pair in London, looking after two young boys.
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".
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said she was seen fleeing from the knifemen during the attack.Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said she was seen fleeing from the knifemen during the attack.
The 21-year-old's parents said they were "deeply saddened at the tragic loss of our beautiful daughter".
Her aunt described her niece as "the girl next door, very special and a kindred spirit".Her aunt described her niece as "the girl next door, very special and a kindred spirit".
Sara had reportedly been due to babysit on Saturday night, but the child's grandmother stepped in, which meant she could go out with friends.Sara had reportedly been due to babysit on Saturday night, but the child's grandmother stepped in, which meant she could go out with friends.
'Selfless, caring and heroic' She is one of two Australian nationals killed in the atrocity.
The family of Australian Kirsty Boden said she died after running towards the danger to help victims on the bridge. Kirsty Boden
The family of Australian Kirsty Boden said she died after running towards the danger to help victims on London Bridge.
The 28-year-old was from Loxton in South Australia and had been working in the UK as a senior staff nurse in Theatres Recovery.The 28-year-old was from Loxton in South Australia and had been working in the UK as a senior staff nurse in Theatres Recovery.
"Kirsty was loved and adored by her family, friends and boyfriend," their statement said. "She was the most outgoing, kind and generous person who loved to help people. In a statement, her family said: "Kirsty was loved and adored by her family, friends and boyfriend.
"She was the most outgoing, kind and generous person who loved to help people.
"Helping people was what she loved to do in her job as a nurse and in her daily life."Helping people was what she loved to do in her job as a nurse and in her daily life.
"We are so proud of Kirsty's brave actions which demonstrate how selfless, caring and heroic she was, not only on that night, but throughout all of her life. Kirsty - we love you and we will miss you dearly." "We are so proud of Kirsty's brave actions which demonstrate how selfless, caring and heroic she was, not only on that night, but throughout all of her life.
"Kirsty - we love you and we will miss you dearly."
Dame Eileen Sills, chief nurse at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, said colleagues described Kirsty as "one in a million who always went the extra mile for the patients in her care".Dame Eileen Sills, chief nurse at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, said colleagues described Kirsty as "one in a million who always went the extra mile for the patients in her care".
Niall Dickson, CEO of the NHS Confederation, added: "Her courage and selflessness reflect all that is best about the NHS and will not be forgotten."Niall Dickson, CEO of the NHS Confederation, added: "Her courage and selflessness reflect all that is best about the NHS and will not be forgotten."
'Please honour Chrissy' Chrissy Archibald
The first person to be named as killed in Saturday's attacks was Canadian Chrissy Archibald, who was originally from British Columbia. Canadian Chrissy Archibald died in the arms of her fiancé, Tyler Ferguson, on London Bridge.
Ms Archibald, who worked in a homeless shelter until she moved to Europe, died in the arms of her fiancé, Tyler Ferguson, on London Bridge. Ms Archibald, who was originally from British Columbia, worked in a homeless shelter until she moved to Europe.
"She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected," the family statement said. "She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death. "She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected," a family statement said.
"She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death.
"Please honour her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your time and labour or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you.""Please honour her by making your community a better place. Volunteer your time and labour or donate to a homeless shelter. Tell them Chrissy sent you."
Her fiancé's sister, Cassie, wrote on Facebook: "Hearing his painful sobs on the phone while he's alone trying to deal with this tears me apart."Her fiancé's sister, Cassie, wrote on Facebook: "Hearing his painful sobs on the phone while he's alone trying to deal with this tears me apart."
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "heartbroken" that a Canadian national had been among those killed.Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "heartbroken" that a Canadian national had been among those killed.
'Only one James' James McMullan
The family of 32-year-old James McMullan - who has been missing since Saturday night - say they believe he was killed, after his bank card was found on a body at the scene. The family of James McMullan say they believe he was killed after his bank card was found on a body at the scene.
His sister, Melissa McMullan, told the BBC: "While our pain will never diminish, it is important for us to all carry on with our lives in direct opposition to those who are trying to destroy us and remember that hatred is the refuge of small-minded individuals and will only breed more. The 32-year-old from Hackney was last seen outside the Barrowboy And Banker pub in London Bridge on Saturday night.
His sister, Melissa, told the BBC: "While our pain will never diminish, it is important for us to all carry on with our lives in direct opposition to those who are trying to destroy us and remember that hatred is the refuge of small-minded individuals and will only breed more.
"This is not a course we will follow despite our loss."This is not a course we will follow despite our loss.
"From his friends that were with him that night, they want everyone to know what a generous and caring friend he was.""From his friends that were with him that night, they want everyone to know what a generous and caring friend he was."
'Marvellous son' Alexandre Pigeard
French national Alexandre Pigeard, 27, also died. French national Alexandre Pigeard, 26, was stabbed while working on the terrace of a restaurant in Borough Market - where he had been employed for nine months.
Manager of the Boro Bistro, Vincent Le Berre told the Brittany news outlet Le Telegramme how his colleague, Mr Pigeard, was attacked by a terrorist in a bar near Borough Market. In a statement, his family said: "Alexandre was a marvellous son, a perfect older brother and a radiant young man much loved by all who had the good fortune to meet him.
"I managed to escape him, but my friend Alexandre did not have that chance," he said. "He was hit in the neck with a knife." "All his friends praised his kindness, his good humour and his generosity."
They said he was passionate about electronic music and a member of "Club 808", a group of DJs based in Caen (Calvados).
Manager of the Boro Bistro restaurant, Vincent Le Berre, told the Brittany news outlet Le Telegramme how his colleague, Mr Pigeard, was "hit in the neck with a knife" by one of the attackers.
"I managed to escape him, but my friend Alexandre did not have that chance," he said.
According to French media, Mr Pigeard was from Caen, in Normandy, but had been living in London for more than two years.According to French media, Mr Pigeard was from Caen, in Normandy, but had been living in London for more than two years.
Another news outlet in Normandy, La Manche Libre, said that the local mayor of Colleville-Montgomery, where Mr Pigeard has family, confirmed the death to locals on Tuesday.
A college friend of Mr Pigeard's told the BBC the victim's mother was devastated by the news.
His father told French media he was a "marvellous son" and a "radiant young man".
Another seven French nationals are also believed to have been injured in the attack, with four in a critical condition.
Those injured
Elisabeth O'Neill told the BBC how her 23-year-old son Daniel received a seven-inch cut from his stomach to his back outside a bar near Borough Market. He is recovering in hospital.
"He had just stepped outside the bar for a second and a man ran up to him and said 'this is for my family, this is for Islam' and put a knife in him," she said.
"I'm still in shock. I can't quite believe it's happened."
Four police officers were hurt, three from the Metropolitan Police and one from British Transport Police (BTP).
The officer from the BTP is "seriously unwell", the organisation said, but was able to talk about how he fought the attackers, armed only with a baton.
One of the Met officers - a rugby player who was off-duty at the time - was stabbed after tackling one of the three attackers. He is in a critical condition.
A member of the public is recovering in hospital after being accidentally shot by police, the Met's Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said.
Dr Malik Ramadhan, a consultant at the Royal London hospital, told the Guardian he had been shot in the head, but that they expected him to make a full recovery.
It is not yet clear if the gunshot victim he referred to is connected to the accidental police shooting.
Journalist Geoff Ho, the business editor of the Sunday Express, was stabbed in the neck while confronting the attackers in the Black & Blue restaurant.
"Most of my friends and the staff hid under tables but my one of my friends was frozen behind me," he said.
"I knew I had to face the attackers down, they were armed and I had the best chance of delaying them until the police arrived or they'd get everyone.
"I had to shield my friends and the people there.
"I think I got a hit in on one of them, but either he or his accomplice got me with a shot to the throat."
Minutes before, he had broken up a fight between a bouncer and two men outside a pub - initially leading to confusion over when he had faced the terrorists.
Sunday Express editor Martin Townsend described Mr Ho as a "fine and decent man" and said he was "hoping and praying for a speedy recovery".
The newspaper called him "a martial arts expert specialising in Kung Fu and kickboxing", and published video footage of Mr Ho being calmly led to an ambulance by a police officer, holding his neck.
Two Australians, Candice Hedge from Brisbane and Andrew Morrison from Darwin, are among the injured, after both being stabbed.
New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was providing consular assistance to the family of one of its citizens, Oliver Dowling.
He is thought to be in an induced coma at University College Hospital after a four-hour operation to treat stab wounds to his face, neck and stomach.
His sister wrote on Facebook: "Doctors are very happy with how he's come out the other side."
His girlfriend, French national Marie Bondeville, is also thought to be injured.
One Spanish citizen was injured, the embassy said, but is not in a life-threatening condition.
Germany's interior ministry has confirmed that two German nationals were also injured, one seriously.