‘New terror trend’ warning after latest London attack
Prime Minister Theresa May has said the UK faces a ‘new trend’ of terrorism after Saturday night’s attack in the London Bridge and Borough Market area of London.
Seven members of the public have been confirmed dead and 48 are in hospital, with reports that some have critical or life-threatening injuries.
Three attackers were killed by armed police.
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street on Sunday morning, after attending a COBRA counter-terrorism meeting, May said: "Terrorism breeds terrorism and perpetrators are inspired to attack…by copying one another and often using the crudest means of attack."
She said the Government is looking at new preventative measures, including whether the police’s anti-terror powers go far enough.
Parts of the London Bridge area remain closed today, including the ABTA office, which is within an area that has been cordoned off by police.
An ABTA spokesman said: "We will be speaking to the police later to see when the cordon will be lifted."
VisitBritain issued a statement saying: "The threat of terrorism is a global one and the UK police and security and intelligence services are doing everything possible to keep the public safe.
"London is open for business and Britain continues to welcome the millions of visitors from around the globe who come to enjoy the world-class attractions our capital city, nations and regions have to offer."
Saturday night’s attack was the second in less than two weeks in the UK, following the suicide bombing at Manchester Arena last month at the end of an Ariana Grande concert, where 22 people died.
A star-studded, One Love benefit concert took place in Manchester last night. People from Manchester have been taking to social media to send messages of support to London.
US President Donald Trump said the latest London attack show his travel ban needs to be implemented.
He tweeted: "We need to be smart, vigilant and tough. We need the courts to give us back our rights. We need the Travel Ban as an extra level of safety!"
The Japanese government has warned its tourists to avoid potential terror targets in London, such as sightseeing spots, department stores, markets, concert venues and political rallies.
Meanwhile Uber was criticised on social media after its automated system hiked prices in the aftermath of last night’s attack, while London black cab drivers ferried people from the scene for free.
The ride-sharing company responded by saying the app automatically issues price surges based on supply and demand and it stopped the surges as soon as it learned about the terror attack.
A hotline has been set up for anyone worried about friends or relatives: 0800 096 1233 or 020 7158 0197.
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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