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Police were called at 1:58pm to a stabbing at premises near to London Bridge.

Emergency services attended, including officers from the Met and @CityPolice.

A man has been detained by police. We believe a number of people have been injured. Further info to follow.

@CityPolice We are aware of reports circulating on social media.

We will release facts when we can - our info must be accurate.

Keep following this Twitter feed for the latest updates on the incident in #LondonBridge.

Please use common sense and restraint in circulating pictures and videos of the #LondonBridge incident.

Help us keep you safe.

At this stage, the circumstances relating to the incident at #LondonBridge remain unclear. However, as a precaution, we are currently responding to this incident as though it is terror-related.

One man has been shot by police. We will provide further information when possible.

A number of people have been stabbed. We will provide further information when possible.

The public & the media can help us by sending any images or footage they may have taken at the scene to ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk

Anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation should call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. In an emergency dial 999

Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu has given an updated statement on the earlier incident in #LondonBridge

"I can confirm that at approximately 2pm today, Friday, 29 November, police were called to a stabbing at a premises near to London Bridge, EC1."

"Emergency services attended, including officers from the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police.

A male suspect was shot by specialist armed officers from City of London Police and I can confirm that this suspect died at the scene."

"A number of other people received injuries during the incident and as soon as we can provide further updates on their condition, we will.

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to those anxiously awaiting news from loved ones."

"Due to reports the suspect may have had an explosive device, specialist officers attended the scene and wide cordons are in place to ensure there remains no further danger to the public

We believe a device that was strapped to the body of the suspect is a hoax explosive device"

"I would ask anyone with information, image or footage of the incident that this be shared with our investigation team to do so on the UK Police Image appeal website.

I would also ask the public to continue to remain vigilant and report any concerns they have to police."

The full statement read by AC Neil Basu can be found here: news.met.police.uk/news/statement…

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation can call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. In an emergency call 999.

Public safety is our top priority and we will be enhancing police patrols in the City and across #London.

We urge the public to remain calm, but be alert and vigilant.

Commissioner Cressida Dick: “I am saddened & angered that our city has been targeted by terrorism. It is with the heaviest of hearts that I inform you that as well as the suspect who was shot dead by police, two of those injured in this attack have tragically lost their lives"

“My heart goes out to their loved ones and to the three further injured victims who I understand are being treated in hospital, and of course to everybody who has been affected by today’s terrible and mindless events"

“I want to thank all the emergency service personnel who are currently working tirelessly to deal with this incident, particularly the police officers from the Met and the City who have worked so closely together to protect the public."

“I also want to thank the members of the public who have helped, either by showing extraordinary courage by stepping in or by following the instructions they’ve been given by officers at the scene and in the area. This support from our public assists us more than you could know"

“Ours is a great city because we embrace each other’s differences. We must emerge stronger still from this tragedy. In doing that we will ensure that the few who seek to divide us will never, ever succeed"

The full statement by the Commissioner can be found here: news.met.police.uk/news/statement…

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation can call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. In an emergency call 999.

Casualty Bureau's telephone lines are now open

If you are worried about family or friends involved in today’s incident in #LondonBridge, call Casualty Bureau on 0800 0961233 or 0207 158 0197

If you were involved in today’s incident and are safe, please also call Casualty Bureau

Casualty Bureau's online portal is also open: mipp.police.uk

If you are worried about family or friends involved in today’s incident please make a report via the online form

If you were involved in today’s incident & are safe, please make a report online

#LondonBridge

If you have already reported someone missing via the online portal, you do not need to call as the information you have provided has been received and is being assessed.

If you are safe please let friends and family know. This will relieve pressure on Casualty Bureau.

Casualty Bureau is not for general enquiries. Call 999 in an emergency only.

Did you take pictures or video of today’s incident? Send it to us at ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk

#LondonBridge

As of 12:30am, AC Neil Basu has issued this updated statement:

“The investigation into the attack near #LondonBridge continues at a pace

"Whilst we’re still in the early stages of the investigation, at this time we are not actively seeking anyone else in relation to the attack”

"Whilst we’re still in the early stages of the investigation, at this time we are not actively seeking anyone else in relation to the attack”

"We are now in a position to confirm the identity of the suspect as 28-year-old Usman Khan, who had been residing in the Staffordshire area. As a result, officers are, tonight, carrying out searches at an address in Staffordshire”

“This individual was known to authorities, having been convicted in 2012 for terrorism offences. He was released from prison in December 2018 on licence and clearly, a key line of enquiry now is to establish how he came to carry out this attack.”

"Extensive cordons are likely to remain in place for some time and I would ask the public to continue to avoid the area”

"The public should continue to remain vigilant and report any concerns they have to police. If you see something that doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts and ACT by reporting to police, in confidence, at gov.uk/ACT.”

To read the full updated statement by Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, please visit news.met.police.uk/news/update-on…

#APPEAL | Detectives investigating the attack near #LondonBridge are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

In particular, officers would like to speak to anyone who was at Fishmongers’ Hall yesterday.

📞 0800 789 321 in confidence if you have any info.

This afternoon, Commissioner Cressida Dick has joined @CityPolice Commissioner Ian Dyson, the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary in a visit to the scene of yesterday's incident near #LondonBridge

@CityPolice Commissioner Cressida Dick also met traders in Borough Market and members of the public in the aftermath of yesterday's tragic event #LondonBridge

@CityPolice As of 4:30pm, AC Neil Basu has given an updated statement into yesterday's incident near #LondonBridge

“Officers from the Counter Terrorism Command have been working flat out with our security services as we continue to try and establish the full circumstances of what happened."

“We have found no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in this attack. We are still making extensive enquiries to ensure there were no other people involved. Our investigative priority at this time is to ensure that there is no related outstanding threat to the public"

“Tragically, two people were killed during the attack. Of course, I am fully aware that the media and social media have named one of those victims. You must understand that I need to wait for formal identification from the Coroner. I will provide an update as soon as I can."

“On behalf of the entire policing family, I would like to offer my heartfelt thoughts and condolences to all those families, both deceased and who still remain in hospital, and everyone affected by this tragedy."

“Whilst we’re still piecing together the exact details of what happened, what is already clear is that this cowardly act was immediately countered by some truly incredible acts of bravery by both members of the public and police officers."

“It is vital that the empty ideology of terror is rejected by all of us and that communities come together side-by-side to ensure that those seeking to divide us will never succeed."

“Our advice to the public is to continue with your plans as usual. Please be vigilant but be alert, not alarmed. If you see anything suspicious then, please ACT, and report it to police – either speak to an officer, call us on 0800 789 321 or report it at gov.uk/ACT"

“Countering terrorism is never something that can be done by any single agency on its own. It needs the cooperation and support from every corner of our society. The help and support we get from the public, and indeed the media, is a vital part of that, we are extremely grateful"

The full statement read by AC Neil Basu can be found here:
news.met.police.uk/news/further-s…

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation can call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. In an emergency call 999.