Seven people were killed, three attackers shot dead and 20 people hospitalised in last night's terror attack at London Bridge and Borough Market.

Police confirmed six fatalities just after 4am. A seventh person has since died.

Home Secretary Amber Rudd said the "horrific" attacks were "targeted at people enjoying their evening with friends and family".

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A white van deliberately drove at pedestrians on London Bridge just after 10pm last night.

The vehicle continued to drive to Borough Market, where the attackers left the van and a number of people were stabbed, including a police officer.

London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations were all closed, with Southeastern providing advice for Kent commuters trying to get home or reach the capital.

Prime Minister Theresa May says the events are being treated as "a potential act of terrorism" and an emergency meeting will take place later.

The Met also confirmed it was dealing with a stabbing in Vauxhall, but this was not connected to the other incidents, or terror-related.

Boat teams also searched the Thames to find anyone who may have fallen in from the bridge.

Southeastern said at the request of police trains are not stopping London Bridge.

Reports said the van was driving at around 50mph and there are several casualties.

There were also gun shots fired near Borough Market and people could be seen being evacuated to safety from bars and restaurants.

One Kent woman said she was seconds away from the 'terror attack' and drove through a red light to get away.

Carly Warner said: "Never been so scared in my life and drove through red lights to get as far away as possible, legs like jelly. Actually thought that was out lot."

She added: "So much respect for the police officers out tonight. Running towards the incident and evacuating as many people as they could."

Footage has also emerged appearing to show people crouching on the floor in a nearby restaurant before armed police burst in to tell them they are safe.

Clapping and cheering can be heard.

The London Ambulance Service said its first paramedics were on the scene in six minutes.

Peter Rhodes, assistant director of operations said: “We have sent a number of ambulance crews, advanced paramedics and specialist response teams. An advanced trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance has also been dispatched by car.

“We are working closely with other members of the emergency services at the scene, with our priority being to get people to safety and ensure they receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible.

“Our initial priority is to assess the level and nature of injuries, and ensure those people in most need are treated first and taken to hospital."

The rail firm is also warning people not to head to Charing Cross, as services have been diverted to run from London Victoria.

It says people trying to get from the Capital to Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells should use Victoria and change at Orpington. No trains are stopping at Waterloo East, Charing Cross or Cannon Street. Borough station is also closed and there are delays at Blackfriars.

Trains are running from London Victoria.

London buses are accepting train tickets for services and Southeastern pledged to run as many services as possible to get people home.

Tickets will be accepted at Victoria and Kings Cross.

The latest terror attack comes just under two weeks since a suicide bomber targeted an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, killing 22 people.

Later today the American singer is playing a benefit concert in the city in aid of the victims and their families.

It is also just over two months since a car was driven into a crowd of people on Westminster Bridge in another terror incident, which saw several Kent MPs locked in Parliament.

That attack was carried out by Khalid Masood who was shot dead at the scene and had several connections to Kent.

If you are concerned about family or friends you can contact the Metropolitan Police casualty bureau on 0800 096 1233 or 020 7158 0197.