Police and firefighter/paramedics from London responded about 1:58 p.m. GMT to a report that multiple people were stabbed on the London Bridge.
Police with long guns responded to the scene and took over while citizens were restraining the offender. Once police police released the Good Samaritan(s) of their hold on the offender, the offender was shot and killed. A video of the suspect being shot was captured by a motorist on the London Bridge. Initially there was not report that the suspect was killed, but it is likely that he suffered from mortal wounds from two close range shots by long guns.
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London Bridge shooting update pic.twitter.com/RIXJtoZ7iv
— The Sun (@TheSun) November 29, 2019
Several crews from the London Ambulance Service responded to the scene, along with Metropolitan Police and City of London Police. Updates regarding this incident are published on CARDINAL NEWS | Multiple People Stabbed, Suspect Shot by Police on London Bridge
A man has been 'shot by police' following an attack on London Bridge
🔴A person is believed to have attacked people with a knife
🔴There are up to five casualties, according to police
🔴Officers have cordoned off the bridgeFollow the story live here: https://t.co/grdRZZnrfK pic.twitter.com/R7bgz6DG5w
— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 29, 2019
London Ambulance service declare a “major incident” at London Bridge, after “a number of people have been injured” following a stabbinghttps://t.co/ZKuTDCRftk pic.twitter.com/Tw4eaGA0Gv
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) November 29, 2019
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called at 1.58pm to a stabbing at premises near to London Bridge. Emergency services attended, including officers from the Met & City of London Police. "A man has been detained by police. We believe a number of people have been injured." pic.twitter.com/ZNgkHUp0P2
— Flint Bedrock (@flintbedrock) November 29, 2019
Police were called at 1:58pm to a stabbing at premises near to London Bridge.
Emergency services attended, including officers from the Met and @CityPolice.
A man has been detained by police. We believe a number of people have been injured. Further info to follow.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 29, 2019
The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.
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Injuries: Unknown
Fire Damage/Property Damage Estimate: $Unknown
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