Unic Press UK: At least six people died when three terrorists attacked members of the public in London Bridge at circa 22:00 hrs on Saturday, the 3rd June 2017.
The terrorists on board a car running at high speed hit innocent pedestrians in London Bridge; they also stabbed many people in the nearby Borough Market.
Armed officers responded promptly to the terror attack, killing the terrorists within eight minutes of receiving an emergency call.
London Ambulance Service and paramedics also responded promptly, treating many and taking many victims to hospital.
Over 80 of our medics responded to the incident in #LondonBridge https://t.co/hCiKVCBrnb pic.twitter.com/HltR4nQEHh
— London Ambulance (@Ldn_Ambulance) June 4, 2017
In a statement, an assistant commissioner, Mark Rowley of the Metropolitan Police said:
“Since late yesterday evening [Saturday, 3 June], the Metropolitan Police Service has been responding to incidents in the London Bridge and Borough Market areas of south London. We are treating this as a terrorist incident and a full investigation is already underway, led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
“You will understand that our knowledge of the incident is still growing but what we understand at the present time is:
- At 22:08 hrs yesterday evening we began to receive reports that a vehicle had struck pedestrians on London Bridge.
- The vehicle continued to drive from London Bridge to Borough Market.
- The suspects then left the vehicle and a number of people were stabbed, including an on-duty British Transport Police officer who was responding to the incident at London Bridge. He received serious but not life-threatening injuries. His family has been informed.
- Armed officers responded very quickly and bravely, confronting three male suspects who were shot and killed in Borough Market. The suspects had been confronted and shot by the police within eight minutes of the first call. The suspects were wearing what looked like explosive vests but these were later established to be hoaxes.
“The ongoing operation is led by the Met, working closely with British Transport Police, City of London Police, the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.
“At this stage, we believe that six people have died in addition to the three attackers shot dead by police. And at least 20 casualties have been taken to six hospitals across London.
“I’d like to repeat our request for the public to avoid the following areas: London Bridge and Borough Market. This is to allow emergency services to deal with this incident.
“The investigation is being led by the Counter Terrorism Command and we would ask anybody who has images or film of the incident to pass those to police by uploading it at www.ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk.
“Our thoughts are with all those involved and those responding to both incidents. Those who are concerned about a loved one can contact the Casualty Bureau on 0800 0961 233.
“We are reviewing and planning to strengthen our policing stance across London over the forthcoming days, and there will be additional police and officers deployed across the Capital.
“I would like to ask the public to remain vigilant and let us know if they see anything suspicious that causes them concern and dial 999 immediately.”
A few weeks’ ago, precisely on 22 May 2017, more than 20 people were killed and more than 100 were injured when terrorists attacked the venue of a concert in Manchester.
