The event began when Khan attended a criminal justice conference at Fishmongers’ Hall, which is located on the north side of London Bridge. During the conference, Khan left and returned wearing a fake suicide vest. He then began to attack conference attendees with two knives.
The first victim was Jack Merritt, a 25-year-old Cambridge University graduate who was working at the conference. Merritt was killed in the attack. The second victim was Saskia Jones, a 23-year-old Cambridge graduate who also worked at the conference. Jones died at the scene.
After attacking attendees inside the hall, Khan began to make his way across London Bridge. A group of people, including former prisoners attending the conference, pursued Khan with a fire extinguisher and a narwhal tusk, which had been used as a decorative display inside the hall. The group was able to disarm Khan and hold him down until authorities arrived.
The police arrived on the scene within six minutes of receiving the first call. Once they arrived, they ordered the people restraining Khan to back away from him, fearing he may still have explosives on his person. After determining that the suicide vest was fake, the police shot and killed Khan.
As the events of the attack began to unfold, the public was made aware through social media and news outlets. Many people took to social media to express their grief and offer condolences to the families of the victims. Others speculated on the motives of the attacker and criticized the authorities for releasing a convicted terrorist into society.
The attack sparked debates about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in dealing with terrorists, as well as the role of ex-offenders in society. Many people called for stricter measures in dealing with convicted terrorists and questioned the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs.
In response to the attack, London Bridge was closed to traffic and pedestrians for several hours, causing major disruptions for commuters and businesses. The incident also caused political ramifications, with politicians calling for changes in the country’s policies regarding terrorists.
The 2019 London Bridge stabbing was a tragic event that left two people dead and three others injured. It sparked debates about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system and the role of rehabilitation programs in dealing with convicted terrorists. The attack also caused major disruptions for commuters and businesses in London and had political ramifications for the country. The victims of the attack will always be remembered and their families will forever mourn their loss.