ONE PERSON CONFIRMED DEAD IN LONDON BRIDGE ATTACK

So far one civilian has been killed, along with 4 other casualties.

According to social media, police were forced to shoot the so called ‘terroist’ man.

Metropolitan police say they are dealing with the incident amid reports of shooting. They are treating it as a terror related attack ‘as a precaution’.

#LondonBridge incident: The area is still on lockdown https://t.co/rDqQzX1Nv6 pic.twitter.com/UxR3I5mWkf
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 29, 2019

Credit to The Sun on twitter

London bridge shooting #London #LondonBridge pic.twitter.com/mFRHyhopZA
— London & UK Street News (@CrimeLdn) November 29, 2019

Video shows a person possibly fighting the man that was threatening pedestrians with a sort of knife.

Witness saw a ‘fight’ before hearing shots. Metropolitan Police confirm that they have detained someone.

Metropolitan Police say that the suspect had a ‘hoax device’ on on his chest and had to take immediate action.

Leading public figures have tweeted about the awful statement:

I am in close contact with the Met Commissioner.

Please follow @MetPoliceUK for further updates and follow the directions of any officers on the ground if you are near the incident. https://t.co/h4oBVHlhCp
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) November 29, 2019

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.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 29, 2019

"I’m being kept updated on the incident at London Bridge and want to thank the police and all emergency services for their immediate response." — Prime Minister Boris Johnson
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) November 29, 2019

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