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In pictures: London Bridge attack aftermath

Reuters Raids in BarkingReuters
Police arrested 12 people in Barking on Sunday after seven people were killed and 48 were injured in London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday evening.
Reuters Police cordon at Blackfriars BridgeReuters
Areas of central London remained cordoned off after Saturday's terror attack.
EPA Members of the Muslim community paid their respects to the victims with tributes near London BridgeEPA
Members of the Muslim community paid their respects to the victims with tributes near London Bridge.
Getty Images Counter-terrorism officers near the scene of the attackGetty Images
Counter-terrorism officers are patrolling near the scene.
Getty Images Armed police climb escalator in The ShardGetty Images
Armed officers have also been checking out the nearby Shard, Britain's tallest building.
Reuters Police patrol boat on the ThamesReuters
Police are patrolling the River Thames.
EPA A woman holds a sign saying love and sympathy - London, Manchester and the worldEPA
Messages of love and sympathy are being spread across the capital.
AFP Forensics officer works at the sceneAFP
Forensics officers are working across the area.
Reuters Forensics officers collect evidence at the sceneReuters
They collected pieces of evidence to help with the investigation.
Reuters Police dog-handlers at workReuters
Sniffer dogs are also being used to find clues.
Reuters Union flags at half-mast on the roof of Downing StreetReuters
Union flags on Downing Street flew at half-mast on Sunday.
PA Police at London BridgePA
On Saturday night, police responded after reports of a van hitting several people on the bridge.
Getty Images People at the scene of the London Bridge attackGetty Images
The surrounding area was quickly closed to the public.
Reuters People with their hands on their heads in Borough MarketReuters
Police locked down nearby Borough Market - known for its restaurants and bars - where several of the victims were stabbed.
Gabriele Sciotto Man on ground at Borough MarketGabriele Sciotto
One social media user published a picture of a man on the ground with what appeared to be canisters strapped to his body. These explosive vests were later confirmed to be hoaxes.
AFP/Getty Ambulances and police at London BridgeAFP/Getty
Some injured people were treated at the scene - 48 people, some critical, are being treated in hospitals.
Reuters Two people react to London Bridge attacks.Reuters
Facebook activated a safety check so people could let friends and family know they were safe.