Photos from the London terror attack at Westminster Bridge and Parliament

HARROWING photos have emerged of the London terror attack in which five people died and scores were injured. WARNING: GRAPHIC

HARROWING photos have emerged of the London Terror attack in which five people died and scores were injured. WARNING: GRAPHIC

The attack began when the terrorist’s Hyundai SUV mounted the pavement at the southern end of Westminster Bridge hitting pedestrians. Picture: Reuters

The attacker’s car, at around 70km/h, continued along the pavement on the bridge. Picture: Reuters

This woman was knocked into a postcard stand. Picture: Reuters

At least 11 people were mowed down by the vehicle on the bridge. Picture: Reuters

One man was sent crashing down concrete stairs and was knocked unconscious. Picture: Reuters

As people lay injured on the Westminster Bridge, one woman victim (not pictured) was thrown into the Thames.

Among the victims are schoolchildren from France, tourists from Korea and police officers who had attended an commendation ceremony. Picture: Reuters

After crossing the bridge the attacker’s car ran down three more people near Big Ben. Picture: ITN via AP

The attacker’s vehicle then crashed into the metal fence around Parliament. Picture: James West via AP

The attacker jumped out of his car and ran into the New Palace Yard and stabbed a policeman before being shot. Picture: AP

UK foreign minister Tobias Ellwood went to the help of the stabbed policeman. Picture: AP

PC Keith Palmer was the policeman killed in the attack.

A man, suspected to be the alleged attacker, is treated by emergency services. Picture: AP

Police locked down the streets around Parliament. Picture: AP

The attack was soon identified as a ‘terrorist incident’ by the Metropolitan Police. Picture: AP

People were evacuated from around Parliament. Picture: AFP

Emergency services rushed to the scene. Picture: Getty

Around 40 people were taken to hospital. Picture: AP

The injured were taken to St Thomas’ Hospital. Picture: Getty

Speaking outside 10 Downing Street British Prime Minister Theresa May declared it the incident a “sick and depraved terrorist attack”. Picture: AFP

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