Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 29 Nov 2019, 12:38 pm Print
Image Credit: British Transport Police Twitter Page
London: Two people were killed in a stabbing attack incident, which the police described as a 'terrorist' act, in London city on Friday, media reports said.
The full statement read by AC Neil Basu can be found here: https://t.co/WXZvV7o01i
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 29, 2019
Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation can call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. In an emergency call 999.
I want to thank the emergency services and members of the public for their immense bravery in responding to this suspected terrorist attack at London Bridge.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 29, 2019
This is an appalling incident and all my thoughts are with the victims and their families.
"I’m being kept updated on the incident at London Bridge and want to thank the police and all emergency services for their immediate response." — Prime Minister Boris Johnson
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) November 29, 2019
I am in close contact with the Met Commissioner.
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) November 29, 2019
Please follow @MetPoliceUK for further updates and follow the directions of any officers on the ground if you are near the incident. https://t.co/h4oBVHlhCp
Khan's remarks followed a spontaneous campaign started in social media with people posting screenshots of the video that captured passers-by neutralizing the attacker and thanking them.
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