London(June 05, 2017): Police have arrested 12 suspects linked to Saturday night’s attack in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.
Counterterrorism police raided several addresses in the east London suburb of Barking on Sunday, the force said, adding that searches were continuing there.
Four women were seen being led away by police by an AFP photographer, although it was not clear whether they were among those arrested.
At least seven people died and dozens were injured after attackers drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before stabbing people at bars and restaurants in nearby Borough Market on Saturday night.The attack ended after police shot dead three suspected attackers.
However, World leaders quickly took to social media to offer their support to the people of London. “Faced with this new tragedy, France is now more than ever supporting the UK. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones,” tweeted French President Emmanuel Macron.
Besides this, Australia’s foreign minister described the incidents as a “shocking”.US President Donald Trump also tweeted in connection with the London attacks: “We are with you. God Bless”.
He pledged support for the UK, but also used attacks to argue in favour of his controversial travel ban.
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