Football clubs pay their respects to victims of the London terror attacks

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Richard Parry4 June 2017

The capital’s leading football clubs have paid their respects to the victims of Saturday’s London terror attacks.

Two separate incidents took place at London Bridge and Borough Market. Seven people have been killed, with a further 48 injured in the atrocities.

Attackers brought carnage to the streets of the London, stabbing a police officer and revellers with 12-inch knives, reportedly shouting "this is for Allah".

The attackers, who are understood to have been wearing fake suicide vests, unleashed a targeted attack on people enjoying a Saturday night out in central London.

The police have confirmed that the three terrorists were shot dead by officers.

You can find more information and coverage of the attacks in our news section of the website.

London’s football sides have paid their respects via social media, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Charlton, Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham posting messages on Twitter on Sunday.

The Football Association added: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the victims and their families and friends following the attacks in London on Saturday evening.”

Anyone concerned about relatives or friends can contact the Met Police Casualty Bureau number on 0800 0961 233.

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