IG* has claimed responsibility for the attack in London
MOSCOW, 23 Mar — RIA Novosti. Terrorist group “Islamic state”* has claimed responsibility for the attack in London, reports Reuters.
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The attack occurred at 14.40 local time (17.40 GMT) on Wednesday in one of the most popular tourist places in the city.
The car going across Westminster bridge, drove on the sidewalk, knocked down a few people and drove to the Parliament building, where the attacker was stopped by the police. He stabbed a policeman who later died. The terrorist then shot another police officer.
In the attack, according to the latest figures, killed four people and injured 40. During the investigation, police arrested eight people.
* The terrorist group ISIS (“Islamic state”) is banned in Russia
Shooting at the building of the British Parliament
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