Earlier: London - reports a van has driven into group of people

UK press reports one person stabbed after van drove into pedestrians

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.