In pictures: London Bridge attack

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A man was shot dead by police after two members of the public were killed in an attack at London Bridge.

The Met Police, who were called to the scene just before 14:00, are treating it as a terrorist incident and say they are keeping an open mind about the motive.

Here are some pictures from the scene.

Incident at London BridgeImage source, Alexandra Carr / Twitter
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British Transport Police said London Bridge station was closed and no trains would be stopping there

Incident at London BridgeImage source, Luke Poulton / Reuters
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The BBC's John McManus, at the scene, said he had seen a group of men in a fight on the bridge. Police then arrived and shots were fired, he said.

Incident at London BridgeImage source, PA Media
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People leave the London Bridge area

Police in London Bridge areaImage source, Getty Images
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Police advised people near the scene to follow directions from officers on the ground

Boats from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit patrol near the sceneImage source, Getty Images
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Boats from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit patrol near the scene

Incident at London BridgeImage source, EPA
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Medical services at the scene of the incident

Incident at London BridgeImage source, PA Media
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A police officer moves an uninvolved person away from a cordon

Police forensic officers work at the sceneImage source, AFP
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Police forensic officers work at the scene

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