In pictures: London Bridge attack aftermath

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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.

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Areas of central London remained cordoned off after Saturday's terror attack.

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

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Counter-terrorism officers are patrolling near the scene.

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Armed officers have also been checking out the nearby Shard, Britain's tallest building.

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Police are patrolling the River Thames.

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Messages of love and sympathy are being spread across the capital.

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Forensics officers are working across the area.

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They collected pieces of evidence to help with the investigation.

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Sniffer dogs are also being used to find clues.

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Union flags on Downing Street flew at half-mast on Sunday.

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On Saturday night, police responded after reports of a van hitting several people on the bridge.

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The surrounding area was quickly closed to the public.

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Police locked down nearby Borough Market - known for its restaurants and bars - where several of the victims were stabbed.

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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.

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Some injured people were treated at the scene - 48 people, some critical, are being treated in hospitals.

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Facebook activated a safety check so people could let friends and family know they were safe.