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29 Nov, 2019 15:27

UK police treating London Bridge incident as terrorism-related ‘as a precaution’

UK police treating London Bridge incident as terrorism-related ‘as a precaution’

British police are treating the stabbing incident on London Bridge, in which at least one person was reportedly killed, as “terror-related.” This is being done as a precaution, police say, while the full circumstances are unclear.

UPDATE: London Bridge stabbing a terrorist attack, suspect shot dead at scene – counter-terror chief

Police have confirmed that they shot a man while responding to a stabbing on London Bridge earlier on Friday. The first videos of the incident to appear online showed officers pulling a member of the public off a man on the ground, before shooting the apparent suspect.

Also on rt.com London Bridge stabbing: Suspect killed, several injured in confirmed terror attack

One person – who was not the attacker – died in the incident, according to sources cited by Sky News. At least five people are believed to have been stabbed in the area.

London’s ambulance service declared a ‘major incident’ in the area. London Bridge station has been closed, and traffic on the bridge has been shut off in both directions.

Also on rt.com WATCH moment London Bridge stabbing suspect shot by police

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