Gardai set to help London terror probe as attacker held Irish I.D

By David Hunter

Irish police have been tasked to help investigate Saturday night's terror attack in London. 

One of the suspects shot dead by the Met Police was said to be carrying Identification from Ireland. 

Seven people lost their lives when a van crashed into crowds on London Bridge and its occupants began stabbing people in Borough Market.

A total of 48 people were injured – with 21 of them said to be in a critical condition in hospital.

Detectives believe they know who carried out the attack but say names would be released "as soon as operationally possible".

PM Theresa May said victims included a "number of nationalities".

"An Garda Síochána is providing every assistance to our colleagues in the London Metropolitan Police in relation to the terror attack in London,” the force said in a statement.

“We will process all requests from the UK authorities in relation to enquiries into individuals, identities or any other matter.”

The Garda Commissioner reportedly held a special meeting of security and intelligence officers this morning when details began to emerge.

Meanwhile, a book of condolences has opened at Belfast City Hall in memory of those who lost their lives. 

Newly elected Lord Mayor, Nuala McAllistair said she was 'shocked and saddened' by the terror attack. 

"Our message to London is that we are with you, we offer our hand of friendship and support and together we will get through this. 

"Like Belfast has done many times in the past London will pull together, It's times like this that make a city a family. 

"How many people do we know in London, our Friends and Family who have moved there?"

"I want to offer sympathies on behalf of all the people of Belfast. We saw you come together and it's unfortunate the circumstance but you did it. You came together and you will get through it."

Belfast Lord Mayor @NualaMcAllister reacts to London terror attack as she opens a book of condolence at Belfast City Hall. pic.twitter.com/lObhKYgg3J

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