This Day in History

On the evening of June 3, 2017, terrorists carried out a vehicular and stabbing attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London, killing eight people and injuring dozens. The attackers drove a van into pedestrians on the bridge before abandoning the vehicle and launching a stabbing spree in the nearby market area. The attack ended when police shot and killed the three assailants. This brutal act of violence shook the UK and the world, reinforcing the global challenges of terrorism and prompting discussions on security, community resilience, and the importance of vigilance in urban centers.