LONDON BRIDGE ATTACK IN PHOTOS
Three terrorists wearing stab-proof vests drove a van into pedestrians at 50mph on London Bridge. The terrorists attacking with hunting knives.
According to source, six people have died and at least 30 have been left wounded in London Bridge attack. Staff at a packed pub locked the doors as the gang tried to smash their way in. One man was stabbed five times.
Assistant Commissioner of Met Police Mark Rowley confirmed that all three of the depraved attackers were shot and killed within eight minutes of the first call to emergency services.
A picture taken outside the Wheatsheaf pub in Borough Market shows two of the terrorists lying dead – after being gunned down by cops.
Four explosions – confirmed by police by controlled blasts – were heard outside The Sun offices in London Bridge between 1:23am and 1:49am.
Witness Erick Siguenza told BBC News that one of the gang screamed “This is for Allah” as he went on his stabbing rampage.
The gang had metal canisters strapped to their chests which police chief Rowley confirmed were hoax suicide vests.
Rowley confirmed that one officer was stabbed and seriously wounded by the extremists but his injuries are not life threatening.
It has since been confirmed that the British Transport police officer was stabbed in the face.
Met police have confirmed that the attacks in London Bridge and Borough Market were “terror incidents.”
The NHS has confirmed that at least 20 people have been taken to hospital after suffering injuries.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed a third incident in the Vauxhall area, after tweeting “you must run, hide and tell,” which later turned out to be an unrelated stabbing.
Fifty armed police have stormed Monument station with police dogs and have told people to run. The travel hub along with nearby Bank station, both across the river from London Bridge, have been closed.
More photos from the London Bridge attack are shown below;
