Terror Attack at London Bridge - Multiple Stabbings, Terrorist Killed by Police

Terror Attack at London Bridge - Multiple Stabbings, Terrorist Killed by Police

The BBC is reporting that London’s Met Police have declared the stabbing attack at London Bridge on Friday a terrorist incident.

The suspected terrorist died at the scene and he was believed to have been wearing a hoax explosive device, police said.

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A BBC reporter at the scene said he had seen a fight on the bridge, with several men attacking one man. Police then arrived quickly and a number of shots were fired at him, he said.

According to the BBC, "Details are still emerging and Neil Basu, the head of UK counter-terrorism policing, said the force was keeping an open mind over the motive. He said officers were called to a stabbing at a premises near the bridge just before 14:00. Footage has emerged on social media of a man apparently being pinned down by members of the public. Another man in a suit and jacket could be seen running from him, having apparently retrieved a large knife."

Basu told a press conference: "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."

British Transport Police said London Bridge station was currently closed and no trains would be stopping there.