Overview

• The stabbing took place Monday at about 13:04 local time on Long Lane near Tower Bridge, where four men were found wounded.
• Two victims, a 58-year-old and a 27-year-old, died from their wounds and both a third victim and the suspect are in critical condition.
• London Metropolitan Police have opened a murder inquiry and state there is no indication of a terrorist motive.
• Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said the investigation is in its early stages with officers gathering witness statements and forensic evidence.
• Long Lane remains closed to traffic as police urge anyone with information to come forward.