In pictures: London Bridge attack aftermath

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Raids in BarkingImage source, Reuters
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Police arrested 12 people in Barking on Sunday after seven people were killed and 48 were injured in London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday evening.

Police cordon at Blackfriars BridgeImage source, Reuters
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Areas of central London remained cordoned off after Saturday's terror attack.

Members of the Muslim community paid their respects to the victims with tributes near London BridgeImage source, EPA
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Members of the Muslim community paid their respects to the victims with tributes near London Bridge.

Counter-terrorism officers near the scene of the attackImage source, Getty Images
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Counter-terrorism officers are patrolling near the scene.

Armed police climb escalator in The ShardImage source, Getty Images
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Armed officers have also been checking out the nearby Shard, Britain's tallest building.

Police patrol boat on the ThamesImage source, Reuters
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Police are patrolling the River Thames.

A woman holds a sign saying love and sympathy - London, Manchester and the worldImage source, EPA
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Messages of love and sympathy are being spread across the capital.

Forensics officer works at the sceneImage source, AFP
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Forensics officers are working across the area.

Forensics officers collect evidence at the sceneImage source, Reuters
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They collected pieces of evidence to help with the investigation.

Police dog-handlers at workImage source, Reuters
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Sniffer dogs are also being used to find clues.

Union flags at half-mast on the roof of Downing StreetImage source, Reuters
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Union flags on Downing Street flew at half-mast on Sunday.

Police at London BridgeImage source, PA
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On Saturday night, police responded after reports of a van hitting several people on the bridge.

People at the scene of the London Bridge attackImage source, Getty Images
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The surrounding area was quickly closed to the public.

People with their hands on their heads in Borough MarketImage source, Reuters
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Police locked down nearby Borough Market - known for its restaurants and bars - where several of the victims were stabbed.

Man on ground at Borough MarketImage source, Gabriele Sciotto
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One social media user published a picture of a man on the ground with what appeared to be canisters strapped to his body. These explosive vests were later confirmed to be hoaxes.

Ambulances and police at London BridgeImage source, AFP/Getty
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Some injured people were treated at the scene - 48 people, some critical, are being treated in hospitals.

Two people react to London Bridge attacks.Image source, Reuters
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Facebook activated a safety check so people could let friends and family know they were safe.