Seven people died and dozens were injured in a two-part attack in London Saturday night over the span of just eight minutes. Three men drove a van directly into pedestrians on the London Bridge, and then attacked people with knives at Borough Market — a lively area filled with restaurant and pubs.
Three attackers were killed by police Saturday night, authorities said. British counterterrorism police have since arrested 12 people in connection with the attack.
Police have not released names of the victims of the attack, but foreign officials from Canada, France, Australia and Germany have said members of their countries were among those killed or injured.
Counter-terrorism special forces assemble near the scene of a terrorist attack, by London Bridge, on June 4, 2017.Dan Kitwood—Getty ImagesAn emergency response helicopter lands on London Bridge, on June 03, 2017.Brais G. Rouco—Barcroft Media/Getty ImagesPeople are seen leaving the scene with their hands up after an incident near London Bridge, on June 3, 2017.Brais G. Rouco—Barcroft Media/Getty ImagesArmed police are seen near London Bridge after reports of an incident involving a vehicle and pedestrians, on June 3, 2017.Ben Cawthra—REX/ShutterstockLondon Bridge station was closed shortly after the attack, on June 3, 2017 in London.
Brais G. Rouco—Barcroft Media/Getty ImagesA man being treated near London Bridge after reports of an incident involving a vehicle and pedestrians, on June 3, 2017.Ben Cawthra—REX/ShutterstockBystanders, wrapped in emergency blankets leave the scene of a terror attack on London Bridge in central London, on June 3, 2017.Chris J. Ratcliffe—AFP/Getty ImagesA police officer moves a floral tribute left by a man near the scene of Saturday's terrorist attack, on June 4, 2017 in London.Christopher Furlong—Getty ImagesPolice operate a cordon on the North side of London Bridge as forensic officers work after Saturday's terrorist attack, on June 4, 2017 in London.Dan Kitwood—Getty ImagesA view of the van used by the three attackers to strike pedestrians on the London Bridge before they went on a stabbing rampage in the nearby Borough Market Saturday evening, on June 4, 2017. Jonathan Brady—APPrime Minister Theresa May walks out of 10 Downing Street to deliver a statement, on June 4, 2017 in London.Justin Tallis—AFP/Getty ImagesAbandoned buses are lined up on London Bridge after an attack left 7 people dead and dozens injured, on June 4, 2017 in London.Dylan Martinez—ReutersPolice forensic officers arrive at a residential property, following a raid, as their investigations continue in east London, on June 5, 2017.Daniel Leal-Olivas—AFP/Getty ImagesA woman looks at some of the floral tributes at Monument, near London Bridge, on June 5, 2017.Leon Neal—Getty ImagesCommuters travel past City of London police officers, standing on London Bridge, after is was reopened in central London, on June 5, 2017.Peter Nicholls—Reuters
