ISIL-related terror attacks in France

Islamic State claims responsibility for London Bridge attack

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the London Bridge terrorist attack, issuing a statement through its propaganda news service on Sunday night.

Islamic State's propaganda news service Amaq claimed its militants were responsible for killing seven people and injuring 48 in central London on Saturday, Rita Katz, Director of SITE Intelligence Group, said on her Twitter page.

London terror attack death toll rises to seven: Police

Seven people were killed in a terror attack on June 3 by three assailants on London Bridge and in the bustling Borough Market nightlife district, the chief of London's police force said on June 4.

"It has now been confirmed sadly that seven members of the public have died," Cressida Dick told reporters, raising the toll from six victims earlier.