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2017 London Bridge attack – United Kingdom

Summary

The 2017 London Bridge attack occurred in London, United Kingdom on June 3, 2017 . The attack involved a terrorist vehicle-ramming and stabbing, resulting in 8 deaths and 48 injuries . Among the victims were two young Australian women . This attack was one of several acts of terrorism in the UK in 2017 . There have been discussions about the causes of terrorism and Islamophobia following the attack . Police are investigating if the attackers were part of a larger network . The attack began on London Bridge and then moved to Borough Market . The attack is being considered an example of "pure terror" . The victims of the attack include Chrissy Archibald . The attackers used a rented van as their weapon .

Metadata

Time range: Jun 03, 2017 – Jun 07, 2017
Subjects: Terrorism, Vehicle-ramming, Stabbing, Van attack, Islamic extremism
Locations: London, London Bridge, Borough Market

Timeline

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Jun 03, 2017

A terrorist vehicle-ramming and stabbing attack takes place in London, England on London Bridge and Borough High Street.

Jun 04, 2017

Police race to establish if the attackers were part of a wider network.

Jun 05, 2017

The London Bridge and Borough Market attacks are described as 'pure terror'.

Jun 07, 2017

Two young Australian women are confirmed dead in the London Bridge attack.

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[1] The Deadliest Terror Attacks in the United Kingdom in the ... - WorldAtlas

This event, referred to as the London Bridge Attack, resulted in 8 deaths and 48 injuries. Three Islamic terrorists carried out this attack by driving a rental van off the road and into a crowd of pedestrians on the bridge.

[2] 2017 London Bridge attack - Wikipedia

2017 London Bridge attack. Coordinates: 51°30′29″N 0°05′16″W. On 3 June 2017, a terrorist vehicle-ramming and stabbing took place in London, England. A van was deliberately driven into pedestrians on London Bridge, and then crashed on Borough High Street, just south of the River Thames.

[3] Sara Zelenak confirmed as second Australian killed in London Bridge ...

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[4] Britain's year of terror: Timeline of attacks in 2017

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[5] Islamophobia and causes of terrorism must be part of awkward ...

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[6] Police race to establish if London Bridge attackers were part of ...

What we know so far about the London Bridge attacks Robert Booth , Vikram Dodd , Lisa O'Carroll and Matthew Taylor Sun 4 Jun 2017 16.58 EDT First published on Sat 3 Jun 2017 17.38 EDT

[7] How the London Bridge and Borough Market attack unfolded

What happened? Just after 10:00pm on Saturday (local time), a vehicle struck pedestrians on London Bridge, according to London's Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley. The driver then drove from London Bridge to Borough Market, at which point the suspects left the vehicle.

[8] London Bridge Attack: The Latest Example of 'Pure Terror'

Jun 5, 2017. People lay flowers after a vigil to remember the victims of the attack on London Bridge and Borough Market, at Potters Field Park, London, June 5, 2017. Photo by Marko Djurica/Reuters . By Brian Michael Jenkins. This commentary originally appeared on The Hill on June 5, 2017. Saturday's terrorist attack in London points to several recent trends and security challenges in a move ...

[9] London Bridge attack: What we know about victims, wounded | CNN

Chrissy Archibald, described as beautiful and loving, was with her fiancé, Tyler Ferguson, on London Bridge when the van hit her. They “tried everything but were unable to save her,” Tyler ...

[10] London Bridge Attack: The Implements of Terror (Published 2017)

The attack unfolded around 10 p.m. local time, the police said, when the men first made a dry run onto the bridge, turned around and then plowed the white rented van into crowds of pedestrians.

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London Police Respond To Multiple Terrorist Attacks : The Two-Way : NPR

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London Attack: Theresa May's Speech on London Bridge Attack - TIME

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London attack: Blue Thunder SAS unit explained - MyLondon

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World leaders voice solidarity with UK after London Bridge attacks ...

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