Twelve people have been arrested in a major police operation in the UK after three men went on a rampage Saturday evening in central London, killing 7 people and injuring around 50 more.
Police say they're carrying out a number of raids in East London as they work to identify the attackers who drove a vehicle at pedestrians on London Bridge before stabbing people in nearby Borough Market.
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley of the Metropolitan Police said they are confident that the three men acted without the help of others, however he said the police investigation would work until that possibility was ruled out.
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Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley of the Metropolitan Police said armed officers shot the three attackers using an unprecedented number of bullets.
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Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley of the Metropolitan Police said armed officers were faced with a terrifying situation and responded with force.
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