Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they are dealing with three incidents tonight, and the situation has been described as ongoing.
Many unconfirmed reports have flooded social media and very little is known for certain. However, it is confirmed that emergency services have been dispatched to both London Bridge and Borough Market. Police have also responded to an incident in the Vauxhall area.
It is also confirmed that there have been several injuries as a result of a van hitting pedestrians on the capital’s landmark bridge.
The Met Police says it has responded to three separate incidents at London Bridge, Borough Market and Vauxhall pic.twitter.com/p88T0lHTWp
— Sky News (@SkyNews) June 3, 2017
The Telegraph has published reports of shots fired near The Shrad on Southwark Street, and have further reported that police on the scene told everyone to “run.”
Buildings surrounding London Bridge have also been evacuated.
This is the information we have about the London Bridge incident. https://t.co/ABsne4g9dg
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) June 3, 2017
There have been no official reports yet regarding casualties, but it is clear from the attending paramedics and active police role in ordering evacuations that the situation is both serious and ongoing.
We are aware of reports on social media. We will release facts when we can – our info must be accurate #LondonBridge
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
As well as #LondonBridge officers have also responsed to an incident in #BoroughMarket. We have armed police at the scenes.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
The police have stressed the importance of accurate information, and as such we will not be reporting on social media speculation.
Info available at this stage: from 2208hrs officers responded to reports of a vehicle in collision with pedestrians on #London Bridge. 1/3
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
Officers have then responded to reports of stabbings in #BoroughMarket. Armed officers responded and shots have been fired. 2/3
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
Officers are now responding to an incident in the #Vauxhall area. 3/3
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 3, 2017
