Six people have been confirmed dead following a terrorist attack in London.
Attackers, dressed in fake explosive vests, descended on London Bridge at around 10pm last night, 3 June, hitting pedestrians with a van and then many stabbing others.
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley told the press that there were only three attackers involved and the explosive vests they were wearing were “hoaxes”.
All three suspects were shot dead at the scene.
Police say they are investigating the incident as a terrorist act.
Wiltshire reacts
Michelle Donelan, Conservative candidate and former MP for Chippenham tweeted: “Horrified and shocked by the attack in London this evening. All we can do is pray as we await news of the incident.”
Horrified and shocked by the attack in London this evening. All we can do is pray as we await news of the incident.
— Michelle Donelan (@michelledonelan) June 3, 2017
Justin Williams, lead paramedics for South Western Ambulance Service in Wiltshire tweeted: “Sad to wake up and hear the news of last nights terror attacks in London. Thoughts with all those involved and affected.”
Sad to wake up and hear the news of last nights terror attacks in London. Thoughts with all those involved and affected.
— Justin Williams (@justinthetree) June 4, 2017
Mike Veale, Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police tweeted: “Our breathtakingly courageous front line emergency services who protect our communities have my absolute admiration and respect. Incredible!”
Our breathtakingly courageous front line emergency services who protect our communities have my absolute admiration and respect. Incredible!
— Mike Veale (@wiltspoliceCC) June 4, 2017
Kier Pritchard, Assistant Chief Constable at Wiltshire Police tweets: “Thoughts are with @metpoliceuk & those who have lost their lives. More horrific incidents on our streets.”
Thoughts are with @metpoliceuk & those who have lost their lives. More horrific incidents on our streets #LondonBridge #BoroughMarket
— Kier Pritchard (@WiltspoliceKP) June 3, 2017
Rob Faulkner, Operations Manager at The Brunel shopping centre and volunteer for Wiltshire Air Ambulance tweeted: “Thoughts go out to anyone caught up in #LondonBridge be they members of the public or the emergency services.”
Thoughts go out to anyone caught up in #LondonBridge be they members of the public or the emergency services @Ldn_Ambulance @metpoliceuk
— Rob Faulkner (@Rob_WAAGC) June 3, 2017
