Published 20:48 IST, November 29th 2019
London Bridge shooting: Several believed injured, 1 person held
According to the reports, police rushed to London Bridge after an incident of a stabbing at premises near to London Bridge was reported and detained one person.
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Police swarmed to London bridge amid reports of a shooting incident on vember 29. According to latest update, police rushed to bridge after an incident of a stabbing at premises near to London Bridge was reported. London Ambulance service informed in a tweet that y are "responding to this incident and have crews on scene".
Witnesses evacuated
People at scene have been evacuated from area and ors have been told to stay inside restaurants and stores. “We are currently dealing with an incident at London Bridge. Please stand by for updates,” tweeted Met Police. One user named Dan Castleton took to Twitter to inform that he heard at least 10 shots fired and "a couple of bangs like flashbangs".
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Witnesses said that re was panic among people present at scene when gunshots were heard. Following incident, Met Police said that y are in early sts of dealing with incident and vised people present at scene to follow directions of officers on ground.
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Mayor tweets
Mayor of London Siq Khan tweeted shortly after incident saying that he is in close contact with Met Commissioner. Mayor furr urged people near site to follow instructions of ground officers.
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20:19 IST, November 29th 2019