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In pictures: London Bridge attack

29 November 2019

A man was shot dead by police after two members of the public were killed in an attack at London Bridge.

The Met Police, who were called to the scene just before 14:00, are treating it as a terrorist incident and say they are keeping an open mind about the motive.

Here are some pictures from the scene.

British Transport Police said London Bridge station was closed and no trains would be stopping there

Alexandra Carr / Twitter Incident at London Bridge — British Transport Police said London Bridge station was closed and no trains would be stopping there

The BBC's John McManus, at the scene, said he had seen a group of men in a fight on the bridge. Police then arrived and shots were fired, he said.

Luke Poulton / Reuters Incident at London Bridge — The BBC's John McManus, at the scene, said he had seen a group of men in a fight on the bridge. Police then arrived and shots were fired, he said.

People leave the London Bridge area

PA Media Incident at London Bridge — People leave the London Bridge area

Police advised people near the scene to follow directions from officers on the ground

Getty Images Police in London Bridge area — Police advised people near the scene to follow directions from officers on the ground

Boats from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit patrol near the scene

Getty Images Boats from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit patrol near the scene — Boats from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit patrol near the scene

Medical services at the scene of the incident

EPA Incident at London Bridge — Medical services at the scene of the incident

A police officer moves an uninvolved person away from a cordon

PA Media Incident at London Bridge — A police officer moves an uninvolved person away from a cordon

Police forensic officers work at the scene

AFP Police forensic officers work at the scene — Police forensic officers work at the scene

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