Two members of the public have died and another three people were injured in a stabbing attack at London Bridge, the Met Police’s commissioner has said.
Cressida Dick told a press conference the stabbing attack, which has been declared a terrorist incident, began at an event at Fishmonger’s Hall.
Within five minutes of being called officers confronted the suspect – who was shot dead by police – she said.
The suspect was wearing what is thought to have been a hoax explosive device.
He was a former prisoner and convicted of a terrorist offence, sources have told the BBC.
The BBC has spoken to people who were inside Fishmonger’s Hall, where a criminal justice event was taking place.
Dozens of people were in attendance, including students from Cambridge University and former prisoners.
