Summary

  • Police say the death toll from Saturday's attacks has risen to eight

  • Australian au pair Sara Zelenak is named as the latest victim of the attacks

  • Police searching for French national Xavier Thomas have recovered a body from the Thames

  • A 30-year-old man was arrested for terrorism offences in the early hours of Wednesday

  • Police casualty bureau can be contacted on 0800 096 1233 and 020 7158 0197

  1. Terrorists will not derail democracy - Corbynpublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Labour has announced it has suspended national election campaigning. Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was "shocked and horrified by the brutal attacks in London".

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    My thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have died and the many who have been injured. Today, we will all grieve for their loss. Those who wish to harm our people, divide our communities and attack our democracy will not succeed. We will stand together to defend our common values of solidarity, humanity and justice, and will not allow terrorists to derail our democratic process.

    Mr Corbyn said the party had suspended national campaigning until at least Sunday evening after "consultation with other parties".

  2. Police release safety video ahead of Manchester concertpublished at 08:47 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Greater Manchester Police have released a video giving security advice to people attending the One Love Manchester concert later.

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    Fans have already begun to gather for the event, while Ariana Grande has tweeted she was "praying for London" following the London Bridge attack.

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  3. SNP suspends election campaigningpublished at 08:43 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    The SNP says it has "suspended all national campaigning in the General Election today".

    A spokesperson added that "no decision has been made whether or not Nicola Sturgeon will take place in tonight's BBC Question Time debate in Edinburgh."

  4. Australian PM says two Australians caught up in attackpublished at 08:38 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    According to Reuters, the Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said two Australian citizens were caught up in the attack, one of whom was confirmed to be in hospital.

  5. Empty pint glasses outside barpublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

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    The BBC's Cherry Wilson is at the scene of the attack, where she says empty pint glasses remain on tables in bars along Borough High Street from where people fled last night.

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    No one has been able to clean up the empty pint glasses on the tables outside Belushi's, in Borough High Street. Dozens of police cars and cordons remain in the area blocking anyone from walking up to Borough Market, where the attack unfolded.

    People spoke of the need to come together...

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    People wait in a confused state trying to work out how to get home or to work. But no-one is prepared to give up. Nurses and railway workers have walked miles out of their way to try and get to their jobs. Security officer Mohammed Osman who works in Borough High Street had to wait for an hour before he was allowed through to his place of work. He said: "I'm not feeling worried. I'm strong enough. The people should be strong and come together. These enemies are trying to divide us but we have to be together."

  6. World leaders condemn London Bridge attackpublished at 08:28 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Leaders from across the world have condemned the attack and sent messages of solidarity to the UK:

    • French President Emmanuel Macron said "France is more than ever at Britain's side."
    • German Chancellor Angela Merkel said "we are united beyond all borders in horror and sorrow, but also in determination."
    • US President Donald Trump tweeted: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS!"
    • President of the European Council Donald Tusk said "Europe stands by UK in fight against terrorism."
    • European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said his "thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families."
    • Spanish leader Mariano Rajoy offered "solidarity and support" to Britain.
    • Australian leader Malcolm Turbull tweeted: "Prayers and resolute solidarity are today as always with the people of Britain".
  7. Emergency committee due to meetpublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Prime Minister Theresa May is due to chair a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee at 10 Downing Street this morning and will make a statement at about 10:00 BST.

    Mark Rowley, assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and the national police lead on counter terrorism, is among those to arrive for the meeting.

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  8. Guy's Hospital 'running as normal'published at 08:15 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

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    The hospital is next to London Bridge station and was on lockdown earlier.

  9. 'We saw people covered in blood'published at 08:10 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Liam and Claudia, who live above the Southwark Tavern, in Borough Market, say they were watching a film when they heard the attack in the street below.

    They told the BBC there was "mass panic" in the street and people were "covered in blood".

  10. French president's office releases statementpublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    The French president's office says it is "putting everything in place" to assist French citizens who have been injured in the attack:

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    The attack which struck London, days after that which took place in Manchester, is a new abominable and cowardly attack against our free society. Fellow French citizens are among the injured. France is putting everything in place to assist them.

    Elysee Palace spokesperson

  11. 'London will not be cowed by terrorism'published at 08:05 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond tweets...

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  12. Several streets closed around London Bridgepublished at 07:57 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Several streets around the London Bridge area remain closed:

    • London Bridge
    • Southwark Bridge
    • Borough High Street
    • Southwark Street
    • Lower Thames Street
    • King William Street
    • Gracechurch Street
    • Canon Street

    London Bridge station will remain closed for the rest of the day and Borough Tube station is also shut.

  13. Hospital workers unable to get to workpublished at 07:46 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    The BBC's Cherry Wilson is at the scene of the attack, saying hospital staff and railway workers are struggling to get to work due to the police cordon.

    William Gendo, a chef at nearby Guy's Hospital, said: "It's completely closed. There's no way to get through. We've been trying for a few hours."

    He said he woke to the news of the attack this morning with friends and family contacting him to see if he was okay.

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    "I was a little bit worried travelling in but I set off anyway. You have to try. What else can we do?"

    Estefany Alcivar, who is a kitchen assistant at the hospital, said she had been told staff were staying on to do extra hours and help patients with their food.

    "We don't know what to do," she said. "There will be no hot food but they will have sandwiches and tea and coffee."

    She said she felt "worried" hearing about the attack: "It's very near my work and I'm in London Bridge all of the time. It feels weird."

  14. 'We will never let them win' - London Mayor Sadiq Khanpublished at 07:42 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

  15. 'London attack is horrific' - Sturgeonpublished at 07:40 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described the attack in London as "horrific". She said she will chair a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee later.

    "My thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have tragically lost their lives and with everyone who has been harmed or affected by these terrible incidents," she added.

  16. Ambulance service took over 100 calls for the attackpublished at 07:38 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

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    The London Ambulance Service says it took patients to these five London hospitals:

    • St Mary’s Hospital, London
    • St Thomas’ Hospital
    • University College Hospital
    • King’s College Hospital
    • The Royal London Hospital

    It also says it treated "a number of others at the scene for minor injuries".

  17. Justice secretary praises 'huge bravery' of emergency servicespublished at 07:34 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

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  18. Here's what we know so farpublished at 07:33 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

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    • Armed police and ambulances were called to reports of a white van hitting several people on London Bridge at 22:08 BST on Saturday.
    • Police say six people were killed and three suspects shot dead by police in the attack in London Bridge and nearby Borough Market
    • They say a speeding van hit pedestrians, before the suspects got out and stabbed members of the public and a police officer
    • The suspects were wearing fake explosive vests, Scotland Yard has said
    • Armed officers shot the suspects within eight minutes of the first call
    • The London Ambulance Service says 48 patients have been taken to five hospitals and others were treated at the scene
    • More than 80 medics were sent to the scene
    • The Conservatives have suspended national general election campaigning
    • The prime minister will chair a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee later this morning
  19. 'I saw a man lying in the road'published at 07:30 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Eyewitness Tyson Oladokun was on London Bridge immediately after the incident.

    "I saw a man lying in the road being cradled by another man. I think I saw someone that had been stabbed and other people who I think had died," Mr Oladokun told the BBC.

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  20. 'Stay calm and vigilant' - Khanpublished at 07:25 British Summer Time 4 June 2017

    Mr Khan went on to praise the “swift” response of police and emergency services. He said people should remain “calm and vigilant” and “carry on their normal business”.

    "We have showed over the last decades our stoicism and we will show that in the coming days."

    He said the UK threat level remains at severe, having been raised to critical for a short time after the Manchester attack.

    Mr Khan told the BBC it was not a mistake to lower the level and that Londoners would see an increased police presence over the coming days, including armed officers.

    “It is important to do all we can to ensure we are safe,” he says, rejecting calls for this week’s general election to be postponed.