Police attend to an incident on London Bridge in London, Britain, June 3, 2017. Reuters / Hannah McKay TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — Hannah McKay

In pictures: Fear and panic on London's streets as terror strikes again

Minutes before Saturday's attack in the London Bridge area, pubs were crammed with revellers enjoying a balmy night.
Dawn.com | AFP Published June 4, 2017

Just minutes before Saturday's terror attack in London, pubs were crammed with revellers enjoying a balmy night out in a trendy part of the city, many of them watching the Champions League final on big screens.

And then terror struck yet again at London's heart as a van smashed into pedestrians before its occupants went on a stabbing rampage, bringing bloodshed to the streets of the British capital.

Within minutes, six people had been killed and three attackers shot dead by armed police. Over 40 others were wounded.

Armed police officers patrol the streets from Borough Market towards The Shard in London.─AFP
Armed police officers patrol the streets from Borough Market towards The Shard in London.─AFP

Armed police outside Monument station after an incident in central London.─AP
Armed police outside Monument station after an incident in central London.─AP

Armed police officers walk outside Borough Market after an attack left 6 people dead and dozens injured in London.─Reuters
Armed police officers walk outside Borough Market after an attack left 6 people dead and dozens injured in London.─Reuters

People leave the area with their hands up after an incident near London Bridge in London.─Reuters
People leave the area with their hands up after an incident near London Bridge in London.─Reuters

Armed police stand over what is believed to be a suspect shot at the scene of a terror attack outside Borough Market in central London.─AFP
Armed police stand over what is believed to be a suspect shot at the scene of a terror attack outside Borough Market in central London.─AFP

Police officers guard the approach to Southwark Bridge after an incident near London Bridge in London.─Reuters
Police officers guard the approach to Southwark Bridge after an incident near London Bridge in London.─Reuters

Police officers and members of the emergency services attend to a person injured in an apparent terror attack on London Bridge.─AFP
Police officers and members of the emergency services attend to a person injured in an apparent terror attack on London Bridge.─AFP

Members of the public, wrapped in emergency blankets leave the scene of a terror attack on London Bridge.─AFP
Members of the public, wrapped in emergency blankets leave the scene of a terror attack on London Bridge.─AFP

Police attend to an incident on London Bridge in London.─Reuters
Police attend to an incident on London Bridge in London.─Reuters

An helicopter lands on London Bridge after an attack in central London.─AP
An helicopter lands on London Bridge after an attack in central London.─AP

Comments (4) Closed
Frank
Jun 04, 2017 03:58pm
Our prayers and sympathy with innocent civilians
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Irfan mirza
Jun 05, 2017 05:49am
Sad. The causes of terrorism must be carefully analysed and addressed.
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Alba
Jun 05, 2017 06:13am
Society will win out against misfits. It always does.
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zaff
Jun 06, 2017 05:23am
Heart goes to people of London.
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