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===International===
===International===
In response to the incident, US President [[Donald Trump]] wrote on [[Twitter]] in relation to his [[Executive Order 13769|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 further wrote that the United States would do whatever it can to help out in London and 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> [[CNN]] documented that his national security team had briefed him on the incidents.<ref name=fox13 />
In response to the incident, US President [[Donald Trump]] wrote on [[Twitter]] in relation to his [[Executive Order 13769|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 further wrote that the United States would do whatever it can to help out in London and 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> [[CNN]] documented that his national security team had briefed him on the incidents.<ref name=fox13 /> Vice President [[Mike Pence]] also wrote of his condolences.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/VP/status/871150938635022336|title=Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the victims, courageous first responders & all the people of London. As President Trump said: WE ARE WITH YOU.|first=Mike|last=Pence|authorlink=Mike Pence|date=3 June 2017|publisher=[[Twitter]]}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 00:27, 4 June 2017

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June 2017 London attacks
Part of Terrorism in the United Kingdom
London Bridge in 2015
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
Deaths2+[3]
InjuredAbout 20[4]
AssailantsAt least three men[4]

On 3 June 2017, starting at around 22:08 BST, a "series of co-ordinated terror attacks"[3] occurred in central London in the United Kingdom. At 23:46 BST, the Metropolitan Police told people in affected areas to "run and hide" and "barricade yourself in".[5] Police at the London Bridge cordon say there is more than one fatality.[6]

At 00:50 BST on 4 June, the Metropolitan Police announced that earlier that night, at 00:25, they had declared the London Bridge and Borough Market attacks as "terrorist incidents."[7][8][9]

Attacks

London Bridge

At around 22:08 BST, a white van travelling north to south across London Bridge mounted the pavement and hit a number of pedestrians.[10][11] Police began evacuating all buildings within the vicinity of the bridge.[4] At least two fatalities were reported.[3] A witness reported the attackers screamed "This is for Allah."[12][13][14]

London Bridge was closed to traffic, as was nearby Southwark Bridge.[11] London Bridge station was also closed at the request of the police.[10] Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations were also closed.[15] 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.[16]

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

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.[17]

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.[18]

Aftermath

The Metropolitan Police asked the public to remain calm and vigilant.[19] 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.[20] It was later confirmed to be unrelated to the other two incidents.[21]

An emergency COBRA meeting will be held on the morning of 4 June.[6] The incidents at London Bridge and Borough Market have been declared to be terrorist attacks.[2]

Previously a stabbing incident in Vauxhall was reported to have been related. Bank and Vauxhall stations were briefly closed, but were later reopened.[22] It was later confirmed to be unrelated to the other two incidents. A man was meanwhile arrested in Vauxhall, though it was not known if he was related.[2]

Reactions

Domestic

Prime Minister Theresa May returned to Downing Street from campaigning for the general election.[23] 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][22]

Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn and Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron wrote on Twitter that their thoughts were with those affected and expressed thanks to the emergency services.[24][25]

International

In response to the incident, US President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter in relation to his 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!"[26][27][28] He further wrote that the United States would do whatever it can to help out in London and the UK.[29][30][31] CNN documented that his national security team had briefed him on the incidents.[27] Vice President Mike Pence also wrote of his condolences.[32]

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. ^ a b c Harriet Alexander. "London terror attack: Everything we know about major incident in London Bridge and Borough Market". The Telegraph.
  3. ^ a b c Nicola Harley Luke Heighton David Millward Sophie Jamieson (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 d 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. ^ 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 ."London Bridge closed after 'serious police incident'". Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  11. ^ a b "'Van hits pedestrians' on London Bridge in 'major incident'".
  12. ^ 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."
  13. ^ "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".
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "London attacks: What we know so far". 4 June 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  16. ^ "MPSonthewater Twitter Page". twitter.com. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  17. ^ "Police also responding to 'incident in Borough Market'". itv.com. ITV. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  18. ^ "Met Police twitter".
  19. ^ "Follow the latest on London Bridge incident here". 3 June 2017.
  20. ^ "People hurt in London 'van and knife attack'".
  21. ^ "Met Police twitter".
  22. ^ a b "People hurt in London 'van and knife attack'".
  23. ^ "London incidents live". The Guardian.
  24. ^ "Jeremy Corbyn twitter".
  25. ^ "Tim Farron twitter".
  26. ^ King, Robert (3 June 2017), "Trump pushes travel ban amid London Bridge attack", The Washington Examiner
  27. ^ a b "President Trump tweets about 'Travel Ban' after apparent attack at London Bridge", Fox 13 News, Fox13now.com
  28. ^ Logan, Bryan (3 June 2017), "Trump touts his blocked travel ban during ongoing police operations in London", Business Insider
  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. ^ Pence, Mike (3 June 2017). "Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the victims, courageous first responders & all the people of London. As President Trump said: WE ARE WITH YOU". Twitter.
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