One person is confirmed dead after the London attack

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London Metropolitan Police now confirming at least one person has died. From the police statement:

• One man was pronounced dead at the scene
• Eight people injured were taken to three separate hospitals; two people were treated at the scene for minor injuries
• At this stage there are no reports of any persons having suffered any knife injuries.
• The investigation of the incident is being carried out by the Counter Terrorism Command.