London Bridge shooting LIVE: Updates as police close off part of the city and scene is on lockdown

POLICE have placed London Bridge on lockdown this afternoon after a shooting. Terrifying footage from the scene shows armed officers pointing their weapons at a man lying prone on the floor.

Witnesses have been evacuated from the scene, with others told to stay inside restaurants and stores.

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• Nika Shakhnazarova51 seconds ago29th November 2019EMERGENCY SERVICES ON SCENE The London Ambulance Service said it had crews at the scene. A cordon has been set up at Borough Market while evacuation continues from nearby shops and businesses. British Transport Police tweeted: “We are aware of an incident at londonbridge and are assisting our colleagues at @metpoliceuk. “London Bridge station is currently closed and trains are none stopping.”
• Nika Shakhnazarova3 minutes ago29th November 2019LONDON BRIDGE ON LOCKDOWN Police have reportedly shot a man after a knife attack injured several people in London Bridge today. Shocked witnesses told The Sun Online the man on the bridge appeared to be wearing a suicide vest. Witnesses have been evacuated from the scene, with others told to stay inside restaurants and stores.

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