Attack in the heart of London

The head of the British anti-terrorism agency said four people were killed and at least 20 wounded in the attack outside the British Parliament building. As noted, among the dead and is believed to be the perpetrator of the attack, the authorities estimate that it is the only one. He added that police operations are still ongoing.

According to the British police, a man stabbed the policeman. Colleagues of the last shot armed, just outside parliament.

One alleged perpetrator was fatally wounded by police gunfire and another two people are dead. Many other people were injured this afternoon in front of the parliament of Westminster in London, which was excluded as Lintingknton said David, the president of the House of Commons.

The authorities are considering the possibility that a terrorist attack was inspired by the propaganda of the Islamic State

Prosecutors are considering the terrorist attack perpetrated today near the British Parliament have been inspired by the propaganda of the Islamic State, he said one European government official told Reuters agency.

The British authorities have some clues about the identity of the perpetrator, but still needs to cross all the details, said the official, who spoke on condition not to be named.

The "thoughts" of Prime Mei are victims

The "thoughts" of the Prime Minister of Britain Teresa Mei are the people who died and were injured in the attack which occurred near the House of Commons, while it continues to stay abreast of developments, showed the services of a press release given just now released.

"The thoughts of the Prime Minister and the government are the people who were killed and injured in this horrific event and their families," said the announcement of Downing Street. "The prime minister continues to be updated and will soon chair the COBR», he added.

The Amber Rudd, Britain's interior minister, said in a brief statement that was filmed and broadcast on British television networks that "the government's top priority is the safety of citizens" of the country.

"The British people will show unity and work to defeat those who want to undermine our common values: the values ​​of democracy, tolerance and the rule of law."

Mei will chair the meeting of COBR tonight. President Trump spoke by phone with British Prime Minister

The British Prime Minister Teresa Mei will chair a meeting tonight crisis management committee after the terrorist attack which killed at least four people, as announced by Downing Street earlier. The meeting of COBR will become "Tonight" in the office of Mei in Downing Street, said a government official.

Meanwhile, the White House announced that US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Mei.

The US Secretary Tilerson condemns a "horrific" energy

The US Secretary of Rex Tilerson condemned the attack that occurred earlier outside the House of Commons in London and expressed its condolences to the victims and their families.

"We condemn these horrific acts of violence, whether committed by persons with psychological problems or by terrorists, that it makes no difference for the victims," ​​said the head of American diplomacy in a statement.

The time of the attack

The Scotland Yard said it was called around 14:40 local time (16:40 GMT) because of an "event in Westminster Bridge connected with the use of arms," ​​and some time later reported that faces the incident as a "terrorist act" until he can say with certainty what it is.

A helicopter of emergency services landed in front of the parliament a short time later. According to British media, two people lying on the ground in front of the House, in the heart of London.

"I heard shots cleanly. I saw someone fall dressed in black. I was a policeman, "said an official of the House of Commons AFP.

Representative of the House told AFP that the members of the output temporarily banned due to a "security incident". The meeting was suspended.

Police are still seeking a suspect