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Armed police have confirmed there have been stabbings in Borough Market after 20 were injured when a white van ploughed into pedestrians at nearby London Bridge, leaving more than one dead.

The Met Police tweeted: "As well as London Bridge officers have also responded to an incident in Borough Market. We have armed police at the scenes.

"Officers have then responded to reports of stabbings in #BoroughMarket. Armed officers responded and shots have been fired."

The Borough Market incident reportedly saw a stabbing in the vicinity of the Southwark Tavern pub.

The vehicle mounted the pavement at the scene in London Bridge this evening, according to shocked witnesses.

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There are unconfirmed witness reports from the scene at London Bridge tonight that people may have been stabbed and as many four people were severely hurt.

Police have confirmed more than one person has been killed in the suspected terror attack.

A witness told Reuters she saw people with apparent knife wounds on the bridge.

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Metropolitan Police said: "From 2208hrs officers responded to reports of a vehicle in collision with pedestrians on London Bridge.

"Officers have then responded to reports of stabbings in Borough Market. Armed officers responded and shots have been fired.

"Officers are now responding to an incident in the Vauxhall area."

Sky News has quoted sources saying the incident at London Bridge is believed to be terrorism related.

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Another witness said gunfire was heard.

A voice in a Facebook live video believed to be a police officer as authoritiescleared the area can be heard saying: "Please leave the area. It's not something to be recorded. People have died."

The incident comes just two months after a terrorist mowed down pedestrians at Westminster Bridge before stabbing an unarmed cop. Five victims were killed in the attack.

Sky News has quoted sources saying the incident at London Bridge is believed to be terrorism related.

Another witness said gunfire was heard.

A voice in a Facebook live video believed to be a police officer as authorities cleared the area can be heard saying: "Please leave the area. It's not something to be recorded. People have died."