In pictures: London mourns... and carries on

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Mark Rowley, Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, speaks to media Friday morningImage source, PA
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Speaking to reporters outside New Scotland Yard, acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Rowley said the fourth person who died in Wednesday's attack had been named as 75-year-old Leslie Rhodes, from Streatham, south London.

A floral tribute is seen outside New Scotland Yard following a recent attack in Westminster, in London, Britain.Image source, REUTERS
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Mr Rowley said 31 people had received hospital treatment, of which two are in a critical condition, one with life-threatening injuries and that two police officers remained in hospital with "very significant" injuries.

Armed police outside Westminster underground station, Friday morningImage source, PA
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Security has been boosted in the capital, with armed police stationed at Westminster underground station as the morning commute began on Friday.

Vigil in Trafalgar Square, Thursday evening.Image source, Getty Images
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On Thursday evening, hundreds of people attended a candlelit vigil in Trafalgar Square, not far from the scene of Wednesday's attack.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Home Secretary Amber Rudd MP and acting Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Craig Mackey stand in silence during a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar SquareImage source, Getty Images
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Home Secretary Amber Rudd and London Mayor Sadiq Khan and acting Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Craig Mackey paid tribute to the people who lost their lives.

Sadiq Khan at vigil in Trafalgar Square.Image source, Getty Images
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan told the large crowd "Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism".

A vigil in Trafalgar Square, London for the victims of the terror attackImage source, REX/Shutterstock
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Candles were laid on the ground and on the steps leading to the National Gallery, then lit in memory of those who died.

People write messages of support on the ground during a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square on 23 March 2017 in London, EnglandImage source, Getty Images
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People also wrote messages of support on the ground.

Muslim woman with "not in my name" placard at vigil, Trafalgar Square.Image source, Getty Images
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Muslims at the event made clear their condemnation of what happened.

Vigil in Trafalgar Square, Thursday evening.Image source, AFP
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Defiance and unity were themes at the vigil, as well as sympathy for the bereaved and injured.

Candles burn on Westminster Bridge, Thursday evening.Image source, Reuters
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Westminster Bridge, the scene of the attack, was lit with candles to mark the losses suffered there.

Brandenburg Gate lit in Union Jack coloursImage source, EPA
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Berlin's Brandenburg Gate was illuminated in the colours of the Union Jack as a sign of German solidarity with the UK.

Old Bridge in Mostar illuminated in United Kingdom's flag colours.Image source, Centar za mir
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The Old Bridge in Mostar, Bosnia, was also illuminated in United Kingdom's flag colours.