London Bridge Locked Down After Shooting and Stabbing Incident
London Bridge is completely sealed off by police following reports of a shooting. The iconic bridge has been shut in both directions as officers scramble to contain the chaos.
Gunfire and Stabbings Reported
Witnesses say they heard gunshots, but police have yet to officially confirm. A Met Police spokesperson revealed officers were called at 1:58pm on Friday, 29 November, to a stabbing near London Bridge, EC1.
Emergency services, including Met and City of London Police, rushed to the scene. Multiple people have been stabbed, and five injured overall. Sadly, one victim is believed to have died.
Man Shot by Police Amid Terror Concerns
Police shouted at bystanders to move away as cordons went up. At the scene, a man was shot by officers. The situation remains unclear, but authorities are treating the attack as potentially terrorist-related.
Further details on the injured victims will be released when possible. For now, the city remains on high alert.