London Terrorist Attacks

Two weeks after 22 people were killed by a suicide bomber at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, yet another attack hit the UK on Saturday June 3, reports the BBC.

A white van hit pedestrians at London Bridge and Borough Market, after which three terrorists armed with knives jumped out of the van and stabbed people on the street and in nearby restaurants. Seven people were killed and the Ambulance Service says 48 patients were taken to five hospitals; 21 are still in a critical condition. Four police officers were also injured, two seriously, the BBC reports.

Police officers shot and killed three suspects wearing fake explosive vests minutes after they were called, all of whom have since been identified. The BBC reports that the so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.

“There is some satisfaction here at Scotland Yard that when this attack happened on Saturday night, it was dealt with quickly, swiftly and aggressively,” said Daniel Sandford, the BBC's home affairs correspondent.

“The Metropolitan Police has acknowledged there is a need to reassess how it deals with counter-terrorism following the growth in people using less sophisticated weapons to kill - such as driving vehicles and using knives,” Sandford added.

Georgian leaders offered their condolences to the British.

“I am deeply outraged over the brutal terrorist incidents in London. Georgia stands with the British people and government in solidarity,” said Giorgi Margvelashvili, President of Georgia.

“Georgia stands by the UK and its people following the London Bridge attack,” said Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia. [My] deepest condolences to the friends and families of the victims”.

Nino Gugunishvili