London stabbings declared ‘terrorist-related’ after several injured, man shot by police, officials say
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Several people were injured after a stabbing attack in London on Sunday by a man who was shot by police that has been declared a «terrorist-related» incident.
London’s Metropolitan Police Service said that a «number of people» were stabbed in Streatham, located in south London. A man was then subsequently shot by armed officers.
«The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related,» police tweeted.
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The BBC said that witnesses reported hearing two gunshots just after 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Images on social media showed a person face down on the ground outside a store called Boots, with a police officer holding a gun next to a black BMW with emergency lights.
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The person can be seen wearing grey pants, black shoes, and a green jacket. The incident drew a massive emergency response, Sky News reported.
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While it was not yet known how many were injured, London’s Ambulance Service said that a «number of resources» were attending to the attack at Streatham High Road.
Ambulances could be seen converging in the area as police cordoned off nearby streets. Helicopters also responded to the incident.
Police warned people to stay out of the south London neighborhood.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
