About 7 people are reported dead while 48 are injured in the London Bridge attack

Confirmed reports indicates that about three male terrorist drove a white van across the London bridge last night deliberately ramming into pedestrians.An on-duty transport police officer who came to the aid of the victims,was stabbed by the assailants.


According to reports,the three male terrorists,were shouting,'This is for Allah',as they embarked on a stabbing spree.An eyewitness by the name Eric,while speaking to the BBC said:

''There were definitely three people sitting at the front of the Van.I thought the Van was travelling on wrong side of the road,as though the brakes had failed.

''The white Van had yellow stripes,veered to the right and people tried to jump out the way.''

The attackers had 12-inch hunting knives which they used in attacking fun seekers at bars and restaurants.Eyewitnesses say,a man was stabbed three times,another was stabbed in the face by one of the terrorist who was dark-skinned and wore a tracksuit.

Armed police officers were said to have shot the attackers and put the whole area on lock down.The Counter Terrorism Command has appealed to the public to pass any images or film relevant to the London Bridge attack to www.ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk.

The police in a statement said:

''Our thoughts are with all those involved and those responding to both incidents.Those who are concerned about a loved one can contact the Casualty Bureau on 0800 0961 233.

''We are reviewing and planning to strengthen our policing stance across London over the forthcoming days and there will be additional police and officers deployed across the capital.

''I would like to ask the public to remain vigilant and let us know if they see anything suspicious that causes them concern and dial 999 immediately.'' 

The London Ambulance Service says about 48 people who were injured have been taken to five hospitals across the city.