Armed police officers on the north side of London Bridge on Friday. AP Photo/Matt Dunham(Updated: 3:25 p.m. EST, 11/29/2019)Topline: The suspected perpetrator of Friday’s London Bridge stabbing was shot and died at the scene, which police are describing as a terrorist incident, according to multiple reports. Police were called to London Bridge at around 2 p.m. EST, and were assisted by the emergency services and officers from the City of London police force; it remains unclear how many victims were affected. An eyewitness told BBC News that he saw several men attacking one man in a struggle on the bridge, which links the city’s financial district with south London. Crucial quote: The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "At this stage, the circumstances relating to the incident at London Bridge remain unclear.
Source: Forbes November 29, 2019 15:33 UTC