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London attack as it happened: Five dead and 40 injured after terror incident in Westminster

Andrew Griffin,Samuel Osborne
Wednesday 22 March 2017 15:42 GMT
Westminster terror attack: Timeline of events

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A police officer has been stabbed and an alleged assailant shot by armed police outside the Houses of Parliament.

Here's what we know so far:

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Commons Leader David Lidington has told MPs a "police officer has been stabbed" and the "alleged assailant was shot by armed police" following a "serious" incident within the parliamentary estate.

Minutes later, an emergency services helicopter landed in Parliament Square, as sirens were heard outside.

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Air ambulance medics came from the helicopter to assist the casualties.

A woman was confirmed dead after a car ploughed into corwds on Westminster Bridge causing multiple casualties
A woman was confirmed dead after a car ploughed into corwds on Westminster Bridge causing multiple casualties (Reuters)

Two people lay on the ground in the yard. One of them appeared to have had clothes removed as emergency workers attempted to resuscitate the pair.

Parliament Square was closed to traffic.

    Jon Stone27 March 2017 12:15

    Tory MP Mark Field says Parliament has “endorsed” the PM’s ‘no-deal-better-than-bad-deal’ stance….not sure when that happened?! #bbcdp

    Rob Merrick27 March 2017 12:20

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    Ashley Cowburn27 March 2017 13:29

    Ken also compares Labour's NCC (who are in charge of the hearing) to North Korea's dictatorship. Says he will challenge expulsion in courts. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C77NGOqXUAEgKuE.jpg

    Ashley Cowburn27 March 2017 13:33
    Jon Stone27 March 2017 13:34

    Woman had benefits stopped when she missed PIP appointment because she was “inpatient in hospital”, Lib Dem @acarmichaelmp protests

    Rob Merrick27 March 2017 15:01

    Minister Penny Mordaunt says it “should not happen”….but it happens all the time of course twitter.com/Rob_Merrick/st…

    Rob Merrick27 March 2017 15:02

    Government's apprenticeship levy will widen the north-south divide, with areas said to be "left behind" receiving less investment - @IPPR

    Alan Jones27 March 2017 15:02

    Minister: “Universal Credit continues its rollout to plan” …..much hilarity ensues

    Rob Merrick27 March 2017 15:10

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