Becoming my name's bill passed here on the assistant commissioner for specialist operations.

I can confirm that at approximately 2 p.m. Today, Friday, 29th of November police were called to a stabbing at a premises near to London Bridge.

Emergency services attended, including officers from the city of London.

Police on the Metro male suspect was shot by specialist armed officers from the city of London police and I can confirm that this suspect died at sea.

A number of other papal received injuries during this incident.

As soon as we can provide further updates on their condition, way will, on our heartfelt sympathies, go out to everybody who's been involved in this and is anxiously waiting for information on their loved ones.

As soon as we can get that information way will get it to you.

As you would expect due to the nature of the incident, we responded as though this was terrorist related.

I'm now in a position to confirm that it has been declared a terrorist incident.

We are working jointly with the City of London place as we continue to respond.

Officers from the Mets counterterrorism Commander now leading this investigation, but I must stress we retain an open mind.

As to any motive, it would be inappropriate to speculate further at this time due to reports that the suspect may have had an explosive device.

Specialist officers also attended the scene on wide cordons air in place to ensure there remains no further danger to the public.

However, I can confirm at this time way believe a device that was strapped to the body of the suspect is a hopes explosive device officers continue to carry out meticulous searches in the area to ensure there is no outstanding threat to the public.

Those extensive cordons will remain in place for a considerable time and I would ask the public, please continue to avoid the area.

Public safety is obviously our top priority.

We will be enhancing police patrols both in the city and across London.

I would ask anyone with information image footage of the incident that could be shared with our investigation team to do so on the UK Police Image Appeal website.

I would also ask the public to continue to remain vigilant and report any concerns that they have to the police.

I know, I would ordinarily take questions.

I'm not gonna take questions at this time.

The Prime Minister has asked for a personal breakthrough.

I'll be heading with Commissioner Met in Downing Street.

Thank you for your passions.

Way will update you again when we can.