It has also been revealed he was wearing an ankle monitor device and was on probation after being released from prison a year ago after being convicted in 2012 over terror related offences. 9News
- At least two members of the public have been killedForensics police remain on the scene at London Bridge scouring the scene for further evidence.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from blocks surrounding the bridge following the incident that began at 1.58pm and have been told to seek alternative accommodation today. British Transport Police said London Bridge station, one of the city's busiest rail hubs, was closed and trains were not stopping there for multiple hours, however the tube station was reopened just after 7pm .
She says she heard "two loud pops and also saw a spent taser, and then the guy was lying on the floor".
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