Islamic State claims London terror attack: IS-linked agency

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the London terror attack

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London terror attack. Photo: Twitter (@airnewsalerts)
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Last Updated : Jun 05 2017 | 3:52 AM IST
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the London attacks, which left seven people dead, an online news agency affiliated with the jihadists said today.

"A security detachment from Islamic state carried out London attacks yesterday" the Aamaq news agency said, referring to Saturday's assault which saw three men in a van plough into pedestrians on London Bridge before going on a stabbing spree.
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First Published: Jun 05 2017 | 3:52 AM IST

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