Reports are that someone has been shot at London Bridge.
There are reports of multiple casualties and the London Ambulance Service have declared it a major incident.
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Here are some live reactions on Twitter and some information from the Metropolitan Police:
"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
Very concerned by ongoing incident at London Bridge. My thoughts are with all affected. I am grateful for the rapid response of our police and I urge everyone to follow their advice.
— Priti Patel (@pritipatel) November 29, 2019
Scary stuff happening in #London today 😩 at least the whole of from #LondonBridge up to #Bank and across to the Tower of London on #lockdown. Still more #police arriving. Apparently the white lorry is a big cause for concern and was being shot at… pic.twitter.com/rJrB1OTx2p
— Soph (@YaPalSoph) November 29, 2019
Looks like borough market shut off now too #LondonBridge pic.twitter.com/2xBg76U394
— Adam Cannon (@adam_cannon) November 29, 2019
Well done @metpoliceuk 👌 #LondonBridge
— GlamGirl555 (@111StarShip) November 29, 2019
Following a police incident on London Bridge, Guy’s Campus has been temporarily locked down. Staff and students are advised not to travel to the area at this time.
— King's College London (@KingsCollegeLon) November 29, 2019
Please use common sense and restraint in circulating pictures and videos of the #LondonBridge incident.
Help us keep you safe.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 29, 2019
At this stage, the circumstances relating to the incident at #LondonBridge remain unclear. However, as a precaution, we are currently responding to this incident as though it is terror-related.
One man has been shot by police. We will provide further information when possible.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 29, 2019
From what I have seen there was a tremendous amount of bravery from the public and swift response from the police today at #londonbridge
— ɴᴏᴇʟ ᴍᴀʜᴏɴᴇʏ (@MAHONiMATION) November 29, 2019
It’s times like this that I feel so privileged to live in a country with the worlds best police force. Always working so quickly to keep us safe. So proud of my brother and his colleagues in the met. Hoping that no innocent people have been hurt at London Bridge today.
— Claire Hillman ⚒ (@silvervexcebo) November 29, 2019
Shocking reports from London Bridge. My thoughts are with those caught up in the incident. Thank you to the police and emergency services who are responding.
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) November 29, 2019
London Mayor Sadiq Khan shared a statement about the incident on Twitter:
My statement on the incident at London Bridge. pic.twitter.com/VKX7lorkja
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) November 29, 2019
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Words: Hannah Wilson