London Attacks – What we know so far

A van has struck pedestrians on London Bridge in central London leaving a number of casualties, including fatalities. Police have declared a “terrorist incident” there and at nearby Borough Market amid reports of stabbings.

Armed police and ambulances were called to reports of a white van hitting several people on London Bridge at approximately 22:08 BST on Saturday. Witness reports say the van mounted the pavement of the bridge. Police have said there has been “more than one” person killed on London Bridge.

British Transport Police confirmed at 23:15 that there were “a number” of casualties and said there was an “incident that possibly involved a van and a knife”.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed a second armed response to nearby Borough Market where there were reports of stabbings. Police said shots have been fired.

Police subsequently confirmed they are treating these two incidents as “terrorist incidents”.

The wounded from the scenes were moved to the Andaz Hotel at Liverpool Street where there are more armed police. Nearby Guy’s Hospital has been placed in lockdown as a precaution to keep staff and patients safe, as have St Thomas’ and the Evelina Children’s Hospital a mile away.

A third police unit was sent to the Vauxhall area. Officers later said this was a stabbing and not connected to the operation at London Bridge and Borough Market.

The area around the bridge has been cordoned off. London Bridge and Borough stations have been closed and trains are passing straight through. Network Rail also said Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations have been closed. There are also delays at Blackfriars.

Police boats are searching the River Thames for anyone who may have fallen from the bridge. Police have also been clearing bars and restaurants around Borough Market, a very busy area of the capital especially on Saturday nights.

People were seen with their hands on their heads as they were being led away from the area.

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