Full statement from the PM on the London Bridge Attack

Following yesterday’s appalling incident, please see the Prime Minister’s statement below. 

'I've just been briefed by the commissioner and the Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police about the events at London Bridge this afternoon and while this is an ongoing investigation, the police can confirm that this was a terrorist incident.

And clearly, my thoughts are first with the emergency services, with the police, the bravery that they showed in going towards danger as they do.

I also want to pay tribute to the extraordinary bravery of those members of the public who physically intervened to protect the lives of others and for me, they represent the very best of our country and I thank them on behalf of all of our country.

I think we are all very saddened also to learn that some people have been injured in this event and our sympathies are very much with them and with their loved ones.

Clearly, the Metropolitan Police are continuing their investigations and I can assure you, and assure everyone, that anybody involved in this crime and these attacks will be hunted down and will be brought to justice.

And I think the message that we send to them and anyone associated with this type of attack is one that will be familiar, and that is that this country will never be cowed or divided or intimidated by this sort of attack and our values, our British values will prevail.’

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