London Bridge Locked Down as Terror Attack Declared After Armed Police Shoot Man Dead
London Bridge was brought to a standstill this afternoon after armed police shot a man dead in a major terror incident. The bridge and surrounding areas have been fully cordoned off, with both directions closed and London Bridge station evacuated amid reports of gunfire.
Police Confirm Terror Related Incident
The Met Police received a call at 1:58pm on Friday, 29 November, reporting a stabbing near London Bridge, EC1. Officers from the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police rushed to the scene, where several people were stabbed. A man armed with a suspected explosive device was shot dead by specialist armed officers. At least five people have been injured, with one confirmed dead.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “At this early stage, the circumstances remain unclear. However, we are treating this as a terror-related incident.”
Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu Issues Statement
“At approximately 2pm today, police responded to a stabbing near London Bridge. A male suspect was shot by armed officers and died at the scene. Several others were injured, and we will provide updates on their condition as soon as possible. Due to reports of an explosive device strapped to the suspect, specialist officers attended the scene. Thankfully, this device has been confirmed as a hoax.
We have declared this a terrorist incident. Our Counter Terrorism Command is now leading the investigation, but we keep an open mind regarding motive. Extensive cordons remain in place, and we urge the public to avoid the area. Public safety is our highest priority.”
If you have any information, images, or footage of the incident, please share it at UK Police Image Appeal or call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline at 0800 789 321. In an emergency, dial 999.”
Public Urged to Stay Vigilant
- London Bridge and nearby streets remain sealed off.
- Emergency services are conducting thorough searches to ensure no further threats.
- Police patrols will be intensified across London in response.
- The public is urged to report any suspicious activity immediately.
This shocking attack has left Londoners on edge as authorities scramble to piece together what happened. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on this developing story.
