Seven people were killed and another 48 injured in attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night.

A white van was driven into pedestrians on London Bridge just before 10.10pm.

The suspects got out of the vehicle at Borough Market and stabbed a number of people, including an on-duty British Transport Police officer.

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Armed police officers confronted and shot the three suspects – who were wearing fake explosive vests – within eight minutes of the first call.

The Met Police confirmed it was being treated as a terrorist incident.

Police fired an "unprecedented" 50 bullets to kill the three terrorists, the country's head of counter-terrorism said.

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Assistant commissioner Mark Rowley said a member of the public also received a gunshot wound in the hail of bullets from the eight officers.

Of the injured people, 21 remain fighting for their lives in hospital.

Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the atrocity after an armed raid in Barking, east London.

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Mr Rowley said: "Eight police firearms officers discharged their weapons.

"Whilst this will be subject to an investigation by the IPCC, our initial assessment is in the region of 50 rounds - in the region of 50 bullets - were fired by those eight officers.

"The three attackers were shot dead.

"The situation these officers were confronted with was critical - a matter of life and death - three armed men wearing what appeared to be suicide belts."

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Mr Rowley added: "As the officers confronted a terrorist, a member of the public also suffered a gunshot wound.

"Although the injuries are not critical in nature, they are in hospital receiving medical attention."

London Bridge station will be closed all day and people have been asked to avoid the area, which has been largely cordoned off. Travel in the area could be affected on Monday morning.

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More than 80 medics were involved in treating victims, who were taken to six London hospitals - while Guys’, St Thomas’ and Evelina Hospitals were put on lockdown.

In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Prime Minster Theresa May said the recent attacks are not connected but said we are facing a new trend where 'terrorism breeds terrorism' where attackers are inspired by other attacks.

She said: "We cannot and must not pretend that things can carry on as they are."

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An emergency number has been established for anyone who is concerned for loved ones who may not have returned home. This is Casualty Bureau on 0800 0961 233.

Anybody who has images or film of the incident are asked to pass those to police by uploading it at www.ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk.