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In response to the incident, US President [[Donald Trump]] wrote on [[Twitter]] about his [[Executive Order 13780|travel ban executive order]]. "We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety!"<ref name=trumppushes>{{citation|url=http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-pushes-travel-ban-amid-london-bridge-attack/article/2624892|work=[[The Washington Examiner]]|title=Trump pushes travel ban amid London Bridge attack|first=Robert|last=King|date=3 June 2017}}</ref><Ref name=fox13>{{citation|url=http://fox13now.com/2017/06/03/president-trump-tweets-about-travel-ban-after-apparent-attack-at-london-bridge/|title=President Trump tweets about ‘Travel Ban’ after apparent attack at London Bridge|work=[[KSTU|Fox 13 News]]|publisher=Fox13now.com}}</ref><ref>{{citation|work=[[Business Insider]]|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-travel-ban-london-bridge-borough-market-vauxhail-2017-6|title=Trump touts his blocked travel ban during ongoing police operations in London|date=3 June 2017|first=Bryan|last=Logan}}</ref> He also wrote that the United States would offer its help to the UK.<ref name=bostonglobe>{{citation|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2017/06/03/trump-calls-for-courts-reinstate-his-travel-ban-amid-london-incidents/Gu50dap99f46yhcAYfTReK/story.html|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|date=3 June 2017|title=Trump calls for courts to reinstate his travel ban amid London incidents}}</ref><ref name=trumptweets>{{citation|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-security-trump-idUKKBN18U0YC|title=Trump tweets for his travel ban as drama unfolds in London|agency=[[Reuters]]|date=4 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{citation|date=3 June 2017|work=[[Politico]]|title=Trump tweets on 'travel ban' as London incidents unfold|first=Rebecca|last=Morin|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/03/trump-london-travel-ban-239104}}</ref>
In response to the incident, US President [[Donald Trump]] wrote on [[Twitter]] that the United States would offer its help to the UK.<ref name=bostonglobe>{{citation|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/world/2017/06/03/trump-calls-for-courts-reinstate-his-travel-ban-amid-london-incidents/Gu50dap99f46yhcAYfTReK/story.html|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|date=3 June 2017|title=Trump calls for courts to reinstate his travel ban amid London incidents}}</ref><ref name=trumptweets>{{citation|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-security-trump-idUKKBN18U0YC|title=Trump tweets for his travel ban as drama unfolds in London|agency=[[Reuters]]|date=4 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{citation|date=3 June 2017|work=[[Politico]]|title=Trump tweets on 'travel ban' as London incidents unfold|first=Rebecca|last=Morin|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/03/trump-london-travel-ban-239104}}</ref>
<!--DO NOT ADD reaction from Mike Pence per talk page consensus-->Other international leaders to react included Australian Prime Minister [[Malcolm Turnbull]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/06/04/08/53/no-australians-in-london-attack-bishop|title=PM Turnbull offers support to London|work=[[Nine News]]|date=4 June 2017}}</ref> Canadian Prime Minister [[Justin Trudeau]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/trudeau-awful-news-from-london-canadians-in-u-k-capital-urged-to-be-cautious-1.3442799|title=Trudeau: 'Awful news' from London; Canadians in U.K. capital urged to be cautious|work=[[CTV News]]|date=3 June 2017}}</ref>, French President [[Emanuel Macron]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dw.com/en/london-terror-attacks-live-updates/a-39109953|quote="France stands “more than ever at Britain’s side,” French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday, following attacks in Central London in which a van ploughed into pedestrians and several people were stabbed."|title=London terror attack Live Updates: 7 feared killed after stabbing, shooting; Police say Vauxhall incident not related|work=[[Deutsche Welle]]|date=4 June 2017}}</ref> and Irish [[Taoiseach]] [[Enda Kenny]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/we-stand-with-our-closest-neighbours-enda-kenny-offers-support-in-wake-of-london-attacks-35786003.html|title='We stand with our closest neighbours' - Enda Kenny offers support in wake of London attacks|work=[[Irish Independent]]|date=3 June 2017}}</ref>
<!--DO NOT ADD reaction from Mike Pence per talk page consensus-->Other international leaders to react included Australian Prime Minister [[Malcolm Turnbull]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/06/04/08/53/no-australians-in-london-attack-bishop|title=PM Turnbull offers support to London|work=[[Nine News]]|date=4 June 2017}}</ref> Canadian Prime Minister [[Justin Trudeau]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/trudeau-awful-news-from-london-canadians-in-u-k-capital-urged-to-be-cautious-1.3442799|title=Trudeau: 'Awful news' from London; Canadians in U.K. capital urged to be cautious|work=[[CTV News]]|date=3 June 2017}}</ref>, French President [[Emanuel Macron]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dw.com/en/london-terror-attacks-live-updates/a-39109953|quote="France stands “more than ever at Britain’s side,” French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday, following attacks in Central London in which a van ploughed into pedestrians and several people were stabbed."|title=London terror attack Live Updates: 7 feared killed after stabbing, shooting; Police say Vauxhall incident not related|work=[[Deutsche Welle]]|date=4 June 2017}}</ref> and Irish [[Taoiseach]] [[Enda Kenny]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/we-stand-with-our-closest-neighbours-enda-kenny-offers-support-in-wake-of-london-attacks-35786003.html|title='We stand with our closest neighbours' - Enda Kenny offers support in wake of London attacks|work=[[Irish Independent]]|date=3 June 2017}}</ref>


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2017 London attacks
Part of Terrorism in the United Kingdom
London Bridge at night
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LocationLondon Bridge
Borough Market
Date3 June 2017 (2017-06-03)
22:08-23:46[1] (BST)
Attack type
Vehicle-ramming attack, stabbing[2]
WeaponsVan, knives, guns
Deaths2+[3]
Injured20+[4]
Assailants3[4]

On 3 June 2017, at 22:08 BST, a "series of co-ordinated terror attacks"[3] occurred in central London. At 23:46 BST, the Metropolitan Police told people in affected areas to "run and hide" and "barricade yourself in"[5] after a white van rammed multiple pedestrians on London Bridge. Multiple perpetrators then jumped out of the van and stabbed several people, while at the Borough Market another stabbing attack took place in multiple restaurants, with witnesses reporting that the attackers shouted "Allah" and stabbed bystanders with knives. Police at the London Bridge cordon say there are up to 7 fatalities and 20 casualties.[6]

The Metropolitan Police declared the London Bridge and Borough Market attacks to be "terrorist incidents."[7][8][9]

Multiple explosions subsequently heard near Borough Market were confirmed to be controlled explosions.[10]

Attacks

London Bridge

At around 22:08 BST,[11] a white van travelling north to south across London Bridge mounted the pavement and hit a number of pedestrians.[10][12] Police began evacuating all buildings within the vicinity of the bridge.[4] At least two fatalities were reported.[3] London Bridge station was also closed at the request of the police.[10] Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations were also closed.[13] Police at the cordon confirmed that there had been fatalities.[6] The Metropolitan Police dispatched boats on to the River Thames as a result of the incident, along with assistance from the RNLI, to contribute to the evacuation of the area.[14] A witness reported the attackers screamed "This is for Allah."[15][16][17][18]

The London Ambulance Service released a report at 00:49 BST on 4 June stating that they had "sent a number of ambulance crews, advanced paramedics and specialist response teams [and] an advanced trauma team from London's air ambulance".[10][8]

Borough Market

Borough Market

Four people were stabbed by three attackers in the Borough Bistro pub,[6] which is located in the Borough Market at the southern end of London Bridge. The attack occurred shortly after the incident on the bridge.[19]

At 23:43 BST, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers had responded to reports of stabbings and that "shots had been fired" in the market.[20]

At 01:45 BST on 4 June, there were reports of four explosions at Borough Market, one louder than the rest.[21] They were confirmed to be controlled explosions.

Aftermath

The Metropolitan Police asked the public to remain calm and vigilant.[22] Previously a stabbing incident in Vauxhall was reported to have been related, and Bank and Vauxhall stations stations were briefly closed, but were then reopened.[23] It was later confirmed to be unrelated to the other two incidents.[24]

An emergency COBRA meeting will be held on the morning of 4 June.[6]

Reactions

United Kingdom

Prime Minister Theresa May returned to Downing Street from campaigning for the general election.[25] May later said: "Following updates from police and security officials, I can confirm that the terrible incident in London is being treated as a potential act of terrorism."[6][10]

Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron, and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan all wrote on Twitter that their thoughts were with those affected and expressed thanks to the emergency services.[26][27][28]

Other countries

In response to the incident, US President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter that the United States would offer its help to the UK.[29][30][31] Other international leaders to react included Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull,[32] Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,[33], French President Emanuel Macron,[34] and Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny.[35]

See also

References

  1. ^ Police, Metropolitan (3 June 2017). "Info available at this stage: from 2208hrs officers responded to reports of a vehicle in collision with pedestrians on #London Bridge. 1/3". @metpoliceuk. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  2. ^ Harriet Alexander. "London terror attack: Everything we know about major incident in London Bridge and Borough Market". The Telegraph.
  3. ^ a b c Harley, Nicola; Heighton, Luke; Millward, David; Jamieson, Sophie (4 June 2017). "London terror attack: London Bridge, Borough Market and Vauxhall latest – at least two dead amid van attack, stabbings and gunfire". The Daily Telegraph. Police have now officially declared the London Bridge and Borough Market attacks as 'terrorist incidents'.
  4. ^ a b c Harley, Nicola; Heighton, Luke; Millward, David; Jamieson, Sophie (3 June 2017). "London Bridge incident: Armed police respond as 'several people mown down' by vehicle". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Met Police twitter".
  6. ^ a b c d e "BBC News Live". Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  7. ^ Steve Almasy, Ralph Ellis and Natalie Gallon (3 June 2017), "Police declare 'terrorist incidents' after violence at London Bridge, Borough Market", Fox 13 News, CNN, London's Metropolitan Police say the incidents Saturday night at London Bridge and the Borough Market have been declared 'terrorist incidents.'
  8. ^ a b Griffin, Andrew (4 June 2017), "London Bridge and Borough Market are 'terrorist incidents', according to Met Police", The Independent, Two terror attacks have taken place in central London, according to the police.
  9. ^ "London attack: British police say 2 attacks "terrorist incidents" -- Live updates", CBS News, 3 June 2017, 7:51 p.m. ET: Metropolitan Police tweeted the London Bridge and Borough Market incidents were declared terrorist incidents
  10. ^ a b c d e ."London Bridge closed after 'serious police incident'". Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Attacks at London Bridge, Borough Market are 'terrorist incidents': Police". Mediacorp Pte Ltd. Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  12. ^ "'Van hits pedestrians' on London Bridge in 'major incident'".
  13. ^ "London attacks: What we know so far". 4 June 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  14. ^ "MPSonthewater Twitter Page". twitter.com. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  15. ^ Steve Almasy; Natalie Gallon. "Police: Reports Of 'Multiple' Casualties In 2 Terror Incidents In London". CBS Philadelphia. Retrieved 4 June 2017. A witness of the London Bridge incident said the attackers were yelling, "This is for Allah."
  16. ^ "London terror attack: London Bridge and Borough Market latest - at least two dead amid van attack, stabbings and gunfire". Telegraph. Retrieved 4 June 2017. An eyewitness on London Bridge, told the BBC he saw three men stabbing people indiscriminately, shouting "this is for Allah".
  17. ^ Jim Waterson. "People Were Rammed By A Van On London Bridge And Stabbed At A Restaurant In Suspected Terror Attack". Retrieved 4 June 2017. An eyewitness, Eric, described a harrowing scene to BBC News, saying that "the van smacked into the side of the bridge and people were thrown into the road, probably jumping out of the way." "Afterwards three men jumped out of the van, they started attacking people on the road, as they headed down the stairs running towards people they were shouting 'this is for allah,'" Eric told BBC.
  18. ^ Mark Hodge; Neal Baker. "London Bridge attack: Terror incident leaves up to seven feared dead after van ploughs into pedestrians 'before three men with hunting knives jump out and start stabbing people'". The Sun. Retrieved 4 June 2017. Witness Erick Siguenza told BBC News that one of the gang screamed "This is for Allah" as he went on his stabbing rampage.
  19. ^ "Police also responding to 'incident in Borough Market'". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  20. ^ "Met Police twitter".
  21. ^ "BREAKING: Three loud explosions heard at Borough Market after London Bridge terror attack". 4 June 2017.
  22. ^ "Follow the latest on London Bridge incident here". 3 June 2017.
  23. ^ "People hurt in London 'van and knife attack'".
  24. ^ "Van 'rams into pedestrians' on London Bridge". Al-Jazeera.
  25. ^ "London incidents live". The Guardian.
  26. ^ "Jeremy Corbyn twitter".
  27. ^ "Tim Farron twitter".
  28. ^ "Mayor of London twitter".
  29. ^ "Trump calls for courts to reinstate his travel ban amid London incidents", The Boston Globe, 3 June 2017
  30. ^ Trump tweets for his travel ban as drama unfolds in London, 4 June 2017 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)
  31. ^ Morin, Rebecca (3 June 2017), "Trump tweets on 'travel ban' as London incidents unfold", Politico
  32. ^ "PM Turnbull offers support to London". Nine News. 4 June 2017.
  33. ^ "Trudeau: 'Awful news' from London; Canadians in U.K. capital urged to be cautious". CTV News. 3 June 2017.
  34. ^ "London terror attack Live Updates: 7 feared killed after stabbing, shooting; Police say Vauxhall incident not related". Deutsche Welle. 4 June 2017. France stands "more than ever at Britain's side," French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday, following attacks in Central London in which a van ploughed into pedestrians and several people were stabbed.
  35. ^ "'We stand with our closest neighbours' - Enda Kenny offers support in wake of London attacks". Irish Independent. 3 June 2017.

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