June 4, 2017 12:01 PM

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Six killed in two terror attacks at central London landmarks

In Britain, at least six people were killed in two attacks at the heart of the UK's capital in which armed Scotland Yard officers shot dead three suspects. At least 48 injured were being treated in hospitals across London. The attacks that took place at London Bridge and Borough Market comes just days ahead of the general election on Thursday.<br/> <br/>The first incident was reported at London Bridge when a van swerved off the road into a crowd of pedestrians. Within minutes, in the second attack at Borough market on the South Bank of the Thames three men wielding knives began attacking passersby, even entering one restaurant to attack night diners.<br/> <br/>British Prime Minister Theresa May has called the attack as a potential act of terrorism and attacks as terrible. British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also condemned the attacks.<br/> <br/>Yesterday's were the third terror attack to strike the UK this year. On 22nd last month, 22 people were killed and 116 injured in a suicide bombing at Manchester Arena.

June 4, 2017 9:14 AM

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Six killed in two terror attacks at central London landmarks

In Britain, at least six people have been killed and several others injured this morning in two terror attacks at central London landmarks in which police shot dead three suspects. The attack that took place at London Bridge and Borough Market comes just days ahead of the general election on 8th of this month.<br/> <br/>The first incident occurred at London Bridge when a van swerved off the road into a crowd of pedestrians, BBC reported. Within minutes, there were reports of a second attack at Borough market on the South Bank of the Thames where three men started stabbing people including a young girl. At least 20 people were taken to hospitals across London after the deadly incident which started last night.<br/> <br/>Following updates from police and security officials, British Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed the incidents and said these are being treated as potential acts of terrorism.<br/> <br/>London Mayor Sadiq Khan described the incidents as horrific terrorist attacks and asked the people to remain calm and vigilant. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has offered to help Britain in response to reports of violent incidents.<br/> <br/>Police is reportedly looking for three suspects who may be armed. London Bridge railway station is closed to all traffic. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has offered to help Britain in response to reports of violent incidents.<br/>

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