London terror attack in pictures

Published: 4 June 2017, 06:01 AM
London terror attack in pictures
Police said six people had been killed and three suspects shot dead.

Images from the scene of the terror attack in central London that killed six people.

London-attackPolice responded to reports of a van hitting several people on London Bridge.

LondonThe surrounding area was quickly closed to the public.

AttackinlondonArmed officers were on the scene within minutes.

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Eyewitness reports said the van mounted the pavement of the bridge.

London-MarketThe white van, in the centre of this photo, is believed to have been used in the attack on London Bridge.

LondonOne 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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Police told people to be "calm, alert and vigilant".

LondonInjured people were treated at the scene.

LondonUK Prime Minister Theresa May said it was being treated as a "potential act of terrorism".