Two members of the public died after a stabbing attack at London Bridge on Friday afternoon, in which police also shot dead the suspect, BBC reported.
The Met Police has declared the attack "a terrorist incident."
LONDON, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- The latest on the London Bridge shooting incident in Britain: (all times local)
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07:50 pm. Nov. 29
Emergency services work at the scene near London Bridge following an attack in London, Britain, on Nov. 29, 2019. (Photo by Isabel Infantes/Xinhua)
Two members of the public died after a stabbing attack at London Bridge on Friday afternoon, in which police also shot dead the suspect, BBC reported.
A British government source confirmed that two members of the public died, but gave no further information, BBC said in an online story.
The Met Police has declared the attack "a terrorist incident."
The male suspect, who died at the scene, was believed to have been wearing a fake explosive device, police said.
Neil Basu, the head of UK counter-terrorism policing, said: "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."
"We believe a device that was strapped to the body of the suspect is a hoax explosive device. Officers continue to carry out meticulous searches in the area to ensure there is no outstanding threat to the public," Basu said.
British media reported that more than 10 others were injured in the attack.
Videos on social media showed members of the public wrestling a man to the floor who then dispersed before the man is shot by an armed police officer.
Another man in a suit and jacket can be seen running from him, having apparently retrieved a large knife.
Police officers cordon off the scene near London Bridge following an attack in London, Britain, on Nov. 29, 2019. (Photo by Isabel Infantes/Xinhua)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praises the "extraordinary bravery" of public who intervened.
"I want to pay tribute to the extraordinary bravery members of the public who physically intervened to protect the lives of others," Johnson said in a statement.
"For me, they represent the very best of our country and I thank them on behalf of all of our country."
"I can assure you and assure everyone that anybody involved in this crime -- in these attacks -- will be hunted down and will be brought to justice," he said.
"This country will never be cowed, or divided or intimidated by this sort of attack, and our British values will prevail," he added.
In addition, UK train operator National Rail announced that London Bridge station was reopened, but trains may continue to be delayed, cancelled or revised.
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06:30 pm, Nov. 29
Police officers cordon off the scene near London Bridge following an attack in London, Britain, on Nov. 29, 2019. (Photo by Isabel Infantes/Xinhua)
One knife man was shot dead by police officers at London Bridge on Friday, and the attack was being treated as a terror incident, police said.
A number of people were stabbed by the man, said the police. London Bridge was closed off. Police also said the suspect was wearing a hoax explosive device.
Earlier reports said the man was detained after police officers were called to the scene at London Bridge around 14:00.
"As a precaution, we are currently responding to this incident as though it is terror-related," said the Metropolitan Police.
British armed police descended on the area amid reports of at least five or six gunshots.
Footage on social media showed the male suspect appeared to be shot by police as he lay on the ground and another man in a suit and jacket could be seen running from him.
Police have evacuated London Bridge station and the surrounding area. A cordon has also been set up at Borough Market, a wholesale and retail food market in Southwark, while evacuation from nearby shops and businesses continues.
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03:08 pm, Nov. 29
Media crews work at the scene near London Bridge following an attack in London, Britain, on Nov. 29, 2019. (Photo by Isabel Infantes/Xinhua)
London Bridge was closed off by British police after a reported shooting incident took place on Friday afternoon.
A man was detained after police officers were called to the incident at London Bridge, Metropolitan Police said, adding that they believed a number of people were injured.
British armed police descended on the area amid reports of at least five or six gunshots.
Police have evacuated London Bridge station and the surrounding area.
A cordon has also been set up at Borough Market, a wholesale and retail food market in Southwark, while evacuation continues from nearby shops and businesses.
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02:24 pm, Nov. 29
Emergency services work at the scene near London Bridge following an attack in London, Britain, on Nov. 29, 2019. (Photo by Isabel Infantes/Xinhua)
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