LONDON — At least 20 people were taken to hospitals across London after the terrorist attacks on London Bridge and at Borough Market, London Ambulance Service said in a statement.

The injured were taken to six hospitals, while other people were treated at the scene, London Ambulance Service Assistant Director of Operations Peter Rhodes said.

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the incidents involving a vehicle and reported stabbings in London “is being treated as a potential act of terrorism.”

There has been an incident on London Bridge, London’s Metropolitan Police said Saturday night. “We are dealing with an incident on #LondonBridge, when we have more information we will update this twitter feed.”

BBC reports more than one person has died in London Bridge incident.

Incident 2 – Witness: Two people stabbed in restaurant near London Bridge:

Two men entered a restaurant at Borough Market, just south of London Bridge, and stabbed two people inside, a witness told CNN on Saturday. The patrons sheltered in the basement and police have arrived at the scene, the witness said. “As well as #LondonBridge officers have also responded to an incident in #BoroughMarket. We have armed police at the scenes,” London’s Metropolitan Police tweeted.

Incident 3 – London police say they are now responding to incident in Vauxhall area.

The Sun newspaper reported that two explosions were heard outside the paper’s offices near London Bridge. The blasts, which occurred at 1:23 a.m. and 1:25 a.m., are believed to have been controlled explosions carried out by police, the newspaper said.

A third explosion was heard a few minutes later near The Shard, an iconic skyscraper close to London Bridge, the Sun reported. Several fire engines were parked outside the building at the time of the blast.

England has been on edge since May 22, when a suicide bomber killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena.</s>Police say a hit-and-run and stabbings on and near London Bridge have been officially declared a "terrorist incident."

Armed officers flooded the busy area of the city after a van struck multiple people on the bridge. Witnesses also reported seeing people being stabbed by at least one man.

Police say the incidents occurred on the bridge and at Borough Market a short distance away.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan describes bridge area incidents as "deliberate and cowardly attack on innocent Londoners" .

London Ambulance Service says it's taken at least 20 people to six hospitals.

The Sun newspaper reported that two explosions were heard outside the paper's offices near London Bridge. The blasts, which occurred at 1:23 a.m. and 1:25 a.m., are believed to have been controlled explosions carried out by police, the newspaper said.

A third explosion was heard a few minutes later near The Shard, an iconic skyscraper close to London Bridge, the Sun reported. Several fire engines were parked outside the building at the time of the blast.

As in Manchester two weeks ago, Londoners were quick to offer assistance to those caught up in the attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market.

Phaldip Singh, who describes himself as an entrepreneur and youth activist, tweeted that Sikh Gurdwaras were open to provide food and shelter for those affected by the attacks. Gurdwaras are places of worship that traditionally serve simple meals to anyone, regardless of their religion.

The Royal Oak pub in Southwark opened its doors to people evacuated from hotels inside the area cordoned off by police. At least one minicab company tweeted an offer of free rides for people stranded in the area.

The U.S. State Department says that the "United States condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London this evening."

State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said Saturday evening: "The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request."

She said: "Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. We wish a full and quick recovery to those injured in the attacks. All Americans stand in solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom."

The agency's statement was similar in tone to a tweet from President Donald Trump earlier in the evening: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the U. K., we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS! "</s>LONDON — There has been an incident on London Bridge, London’s Metropolitan Police said Saturday night.

“We are dealing with an incident on #LondonBridge, when we have more information we will update this twitter feed.”

Both lanes of the bridge were blocked, police said.

Authorities have not said what caused the incident.

The US embassy in London tweeted: “Please avoid the area and monitor local news/@metpoliceuk for updates.”

England has been on edge since May 22, when a suicide bomber killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena.

The bridge incident also comes more than two months after a man drove an SUV into a crowd on the sidewalk along Westminster Bridge in London, killing at least four people.

After ramming the car into a barrier outside the Houses of Parliament, the driver got out and stabbed a police officer to death. The attacker was gunned down by a police officer.

The assailant, Khalid Masood, 52, of West Midlands, reportedly had a criminal record and may have had connections to violent extremism, British Prime Minister Theresa May said.

Developing story – more to come</s>London - Travellers are being warned to be avoid "potential targets places" in London, after unfolding terrorist attacks at London Bridge and nearby Borough Market.

Six people were killed in the attack in the British capital on Saturday, when a van smashed into pedestrians on London Bridge before three assailants went on a stabbing spree.The trio were shot dead by the police at the scene.

The attack comes just 12 days after a suicide bombing in Manchester and five days ahead of a general election.

The London Ambulance Service says more than 20 people have been injured in the vehicle and knife attack. The service says "we have taken at least 20 patients to six hospitals across London." Several other people were treated at the scene for less serious injuries.

Japan has issued a travel advisory warning its nationals to avoid places of what it calls potential targets in London, including sightseeing spots, department stores, markets, concert venues and political rallies. The warning comes amid unfolding terrorist attacks at London Bridge and nearby Borough Market.

 The Foreign Ministry says Japanese visitors should "pay close attention to the surroundings, and leave quickly if any suspicious signs are seen." SEE UK heightens terror alert with Operation Temperer as US laptop ban for EU 'imminent' London Bridge is one of the main arteries leading into the heart of the City business district in the British capital. Borough Market, at the south end of the bridge, is a world-famous food hall and a trendy nightlife area always packed with revellers on a Saturday night.



The Shard skyscraper - Britain's tallest building and one of the best-known sights on the London skyline - is also at the south end of London Bridge.

The scene is right next to London Bridge station, a key railway terminus and a busy interchange on the London Underground network.

The van crashed into fences by Southwark Cathedral and the railway bridge.

London authorities are investigating the situation as British Prime Minister Theresa May says the incident "is being treated as a potential act of terrorism."

May says it is a "fast-moving investigation" and her thoughts are with those caught up in the "dreadful events."

May is set to chair a meeting of the government's emergency response committee, known as Cobra, on Sunday.

The attack comes two weeks after Britain's official terror threat had recently been lowered from "critical" after a bombing killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

Those in and around the area quick to offer assistance.



Phaldip Singh, who describes himself as an entrepreneur and youth activist, tweeted that Sikh Gurdwaras were open to provide food and shelter for those affected by the attacks. Gurdwaras are places of worship that traditionally serve simple meals to anyone, regardless of their religion.



The Royal Oak pub in Southwark opened its doors to people evacuated from hotels inside the area cordoned off by police. At least one minicab company tweeted an offer of free rides for people stranded in the area.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the incidents at London Bridge and on Borough Market, describing them as "a deliberate and cowardly attack on innocent Londoners."

The mayor issued a statement early Sunday in which he urged the public to remain calm as the situation is still unfolding.

He says that his thoughts are with everyone affected.

"This was a deliberate and cowardly attack on innocent Londoners and visitors to our city enjoying their Saturday night," Khan said. "I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. There is no justification whatsoever for such barbaric acts."

US State Department says that the "United States condemns the cowardly attacks targeting innocent civilians in London this evening."

State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said Saturday evening: "The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request."

She said: "Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims. We wish a full and quick recovery to those injured in the attacks. All Americans stand in solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom."

The agency's statement was similar in tone to a tweet from President Donald Trump earlier in the evening: "Whatever the United States can do to help out in London and the UK, we will be there - WE ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS! "

Australia's foreign minister describes the incidents at London Bridge and London's Borough Market as a "shocking situation."

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says in a statement: "We stand ready to support the British government as it responds to these attacks and our thoughts are with those injured and their families."

The Australian Government is seeking to determine if any Australians are involved or affected in any way.

SEE: US issues new terror alert for Europe

The editor of the Sun tweeted that the newspaper has confirmed the blasts heard outside its offices were police-controlled explosions. The blasts occurred at 1:23 a.m. and 1:25 a.m.

A third explosion was heard a few minutes later near The Shard, an iconic skyscraper close to London Bridge, the Sun reported. Several fire engines were parked outside the building at the time of the blast.



The Sun newspaper reported that two explosions were heard outside the paper's offices near London Bridge. The blasts, which occurred at 1:23 a.m. and 1:25 a.m., are believed to have been controlled explosions carried out by police, the newspaper said.



A third explosion was heard a few minutes later near The Shard, an iconic skyscraper close to London Bridge, the Sun reported. Several fire engines were parked outside the building at the time of the blast.

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Four explosions have been heard near London Bridge, reports say.

Witnesses reported hearing two explosions near London bridge and one near Borough Market.

Police are yet to confirm whether they are controlled explosions.

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Reporter @TessDeLaMare says she’s hearing explosions in London but that the police nearby seem calm so blasts are likely controlled. — Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) June 4, 2017

BREAKING: Two explosions heard outside The Sun Offices in London.#LondonBridge — Tennessee (@TEN_GOP) June 4, 2017

? Bomb disposal units and police are reported by RT to have attended the Shard building and to have carried out controlled explosions — @OceanEchoes? (@OceanEchoes) June 4, 2017

Up to seven people are feared dead after a gang of five terrorists drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge.

The group then attacked crowds with large knives, it has been claimed.

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Police at the cordon at the south side of London Bridge told BBC there is more than one fatality.

As many as seven are feared dead.

Armed police, who have confirmed the attack is ‘terror related’, are currently at the scene.</s>(CNN/AP) — There has been an incident on London Bridge, London’s Metropolitan Police said Saturday night.

“We are dealing with an incident on #LondonBridge, when we have more information we will update this twitter feed.”

Witnesses reported a vehicle hitting pedestrians and injured people on the ground. One told the BBC a white van veered off the road and struck as many as six people.

Another witness, Will Heaven, said he saw people who appeared to have been hit, and one being put into an ambulance.

“We saw injured people on the road, injured people on the pavement,” he told Sky News.

Transport for London said busy London Bridge station was closed at the request of police.

Both lanes of the bridge were blocked, police said.

Authorities have not said what caused the incident.

The US embassy in London tweeted: “Please avoid the area and monitor local news/@metpoliceuk for updates.”

England has been on edge since May 22, when a suicide bomber killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena.

The bridge incident also comes more than two months after a man drove an SUV into a crowd on the sidewalk along Westminster Bridge in London, killing at least four people.

After ramming the car into a barrier outside the Houses of Parliament, the driver got out and stabbed a police officer to death. The attacker was gunned down by a police officer.

The assailant, Khalid Masood, 52, of West Midlands, reportedly had a criminal record and may have had connections to violent extremism, British Prime Minister Theresa May said.</s>LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May says an incident involving a vehicle and reported stabbings in London “is being treated as a potential act of terrorism.”

There has been an incident on London Bridge, London’s Metropolitan Police said Saturday night. “We are dealing with an incident on #LondonBridge, when we have more information we will update this twitter feed.”

BBC reports more than one person has died in London Bridge incident.

Incident 2 – Witness: Two people stabbed in restaurant near London Bridge:

Two men entered a restaurant at Borough Market, just south of London Bridge, and stabbed two people inside, a witness told CNN on Saturday. The patrons sheltered in the basement and police have arrived at the scene, the witness said. “As well as #LondonBridge officers have also responded to an incident in #BoroughMarket. We have armed police at the scenes,” London’s Metropolitan Police tweeted.

Incident 3 – London police say they are now responding to incident in Vauxhall area.

The Sun newspaper reported that two explosions were heard outside the paper’s offices near London Bridge. The blasts, which occurred at 1:23 a.m. and 1:25 a.m., are believed to have been controlled explosions carried out by police, the newspaper said.

A third explosion was heard a few minutes later near The Shard, an iconic skyscraper close to London Bridge, the Sun reported. Several fire engines were parked outside the building at the time of the blast.

England has been on edge since May 22, when a suicide bomber killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena.</s>At least 20 injured in London terror attacks

At least 20 people have been injured following a terror attack at London Bridge.

The London Ambulance service confirmed the number of casualties in the early hours of Sunday morning after police declared two incidents at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night as "terrorist incidents".</s>At least 20 injured in London terror attacks

At least 20 people have been injured following a terror attack at London Bridge.

The London Ambulance service confirmed the number of casualties in the early hours of Sunday morning after police declared two incidents at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night as "terrorist incidents".</s>There has been an incident on London Bridge, London’s Metropolitan Police said Saturday night.

“We are dealing with an incident on #LondonBridge, when we have more information we will update this twitter feed.”

A witness, Mark Roberts, told CNN that he was on the bridge when a van came swerving down the roadway at a high rate of speed.

The van hit several people, knocking one person about 20 feet into the air, he said. It swerved into oncoming lanes before hitting a bus stop and coming to a stop, Roberts said.

“Within my line of sight, there were five or six people on the ground that were not moving,” he said. “It looked to me that the van was aiming at the people.”

Roberts said he heard what sounded like gunshots a brief time later. He estimated 100 people were on the bridge at the time.

Both lanes of the bridge were blocked, police said.

Authorities have not said what caused the incident.

The US embassy in London tweeted: “Please avoid the area and monitor local news/@metpoliceuk for updates.”

England has been on edge since May 22, when a suicide bomber killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena.

The bridge incident also comes more than two months after a man drove an SUV into a crowd on the sidewalk along Westminster Bridge in London, killing at least four people.

After ramming the car into a barrier outside the Houses of Parliament, the driver got out and stabbed a police officer to death. The attacker was gunned down by a police officer.

The assailant, Khalid Masood, 52, of West Midlands, reportedly had a criminal record and may have had connections to violent extremism, British Prime Minister Theresa May said.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, explosions are heard around London Bridge, believed to be controlled explosions carried out by the police.