Incident in London is ‘potential act of terrorism’: PM Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May called the events in London a "potential act of terrorism" after reports of a van hitting pedestrians, stabbings and armed police firing shots around the London Bridge area.

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Updated: June 4, 2017 07:33 IST

london, london bridge accident, britain, theresa may, terrorism, London Bridge area, britain terrorism, UK — People speak with police officers after an incident near London Bridge in London. (Reuters)

British Prime Minister Theresa May called the events in London a “potential act of terrorism” after reports of a van hitting pedestrians, stabbings and armed police firing shots around the London Bridge area. “Following updates from police and security officials, I can confirm that the terrible incident in London is being treated as a potential act of terrorism,” May said in a statement.

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