Knife attack suspected as terror in South London, UK... "Suspect shot dead at the scene"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] A stabbing incident suspected to be a terrorist attack occurred in the Streatham area of South London, England, injuring several people, BBC and other outlets reported on the 2nd (local time). The suspect was shot dead by police at the scene.

According to reports, gunshots were heard in the Streatham High Road area that afternoon. BBC reported that before the gunshots, a man entered a busy street shop and wielded a knife, then immediately left the store and stabbed a passing woman. Police arrived at the scene, and paramedics treated the injured.

The man was reportedly carrying a large knife and appeared to be wearing what looked like a suicide bomb vest. AP News reported that the bomb was fake.

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Foreign media reported that two people were injured in the stabbing incident but their lives were not in danger. The suspect was shot dead by police at the scene, and police are considering the incident to be related to terrorism. Police identified the man as Sudesh Amman (20), who had been released a week ago after serving a prison sentence on terrorism charges. Foreign media reported that the incident occurred while police were monitoring him after his release last month.

The London Metropolitan Police stated, "Officers are responding to an incident in the Streatham area," adding, "The suspect has been shot dead. This incident is linked to terrorism." The police also said, "It appears that two people are injured. We are waiting to learn their condition."

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed concern for the injured and thanked those who responded quickly. London Mayor Sadiq Khan also said that the emergency responders "acted quickly and bravely. They are the best." Mayor Khan emphasized, "Terrorists try to divide us and destroy our lives, but they will never succeed in London."

Previously, at the end of November last year, Usman Khan (28), who had been sentenced to a heavy prison term on terrorism charges and was released on parole, carried out a stabbing terror attack near London Bridge. Two Cambridge University graduates lost their lives, and Khan was shot dead by police at the scene.

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