London Bridge Terror Attacks Local time 12.30 midnight Southwark. Borough Market opposite Londonbridge three to four men with Asian origin with knife carried out stabbing at various places in the market area two persons were gun down by met policemen .This is third incident of terror attack in Britain. Borough market on Thames river London bridge popular place for bar pubs cafe food and Eatery grocery market Sat night crowded with Londoner three person died on road on South .PM May to hold Sunday Cobra council meet to take stock of situation.Police gun down terror man lying down on pavement who has canisters on his body.. White van Awarded on pavement and 3 attackers with knifes started stabbing indiscriminately to people before police appeared within 5 minutes call to Police.Londib bridge the most gregarious area lay horrifically solitude. Report BBC
Borough market is a lovely, cosy place with very friendly shop keepers just like any Indian bazaar. So sad terror strike happened here too.
At least seven people were killed and 48 injured in two terror attacks in central London landmarks this morning. The attacks took place at London Bridge and Borough Market ahead of the General elections scheduled on Thursday.
The first incident occured at London Bridge when a van swerved off the road into a crowd of pedestrians. Within minutes, there were reports of a second attack at Borough market on the South Bank of the Thames where three men started stabbing people. Police shot dead three suspects.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said, the attacks are being treated as potential acts of terrorism. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said, the general elections should not be postponed. He said, Londoners would see an increased police presence in the city, but there is no reason to panic. The Mayor urged people to remain calm and vigilant.
The Indian High Commission in London has issued a helpline number for any Indians affected in the attacks. The number is 020-763-230-35 (Repeat 020-763-230-35). In a tweet, the Commission said it will extend all possible assistance to all affected and their families and friends in the difficult hour.
President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders have condemned the attack. In a tweet, Mr Mukherjee expressed condolences at the loss of lives and sincere wishes for the recovery of the injured. Mr Modi described the attacks as shocking and anguishing. He said, his thoughts are with families of the deceased and prayers with the injured.
US President Donald Trump spoke with Ms May on phone to offer his condolences. He also offered America’s full support in investigating the attacks. French President Emmanuel Macron said, France is more than ever at the side of UK in its fight against terrorism. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also said, her country is resolutely at Britain’s side. She said, both countries are united across borders not only in horror and mourning, but also in determination to fight against all forms of terrorism. Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and Malaysia have also extended their condolences.
World leaders have condemned the London terror attacks that left six people dead and at least 48 injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the attack as shocking and anguishing.
In a tweet, Mr. Modi, while condemning the incidents, said that his thoughts are with families of the deceased and prayers with the injured. US President Donald Trump spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May on phone to offer his condolences. He also offered US’ full support in investigating the attack.
French president Emmanuel Macron said France is more than ever at the side of the UK in its fight against terrorism. Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said his country’s prayers and resolute solidarity are with the people of Britain. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau termed the attacks as awful news.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said he was shocked and disgusted. In a tweet, he said Malaysia condemns the heinous acts and stands with the people of Britain. The president of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, said his thoughts and prayers were with the victims and their families.
US President Donald Trump has spoken with British Prime Minister Theresa May on phone to offer his condolences over today’s “brutal” two terror attacks in central London. He also offered the US’ full support in investigating the two terror attacks at the iconic London Bridge and Borough Market in the heart of the UK’s capital.
In the attacks, six people were killed and more 30 others injured. The White House, in a statement after the yesterday’s telephonic conversation between the two leaders, also praised the heroic response of police and other first responders.
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