“In these worrying times it is important we remain claim and look out for each other.”

That's the call coming from the Hampshire Police Federation after London was hit by a terror attack last night.

Police were called at around 10.08pm yesterday to reports of a vehicle striking pedestrians on London Bridge, before three men began stabbing people in the Borough Market area of the capital.

The suspects were confronted and shot by police at Borough Market within eight minutes of the first call being made.

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Now people and organisations in Hampshire are showing support and paying tribute to the seven people killed and 48 people injured in the attack.

Hampshire County Council leader Roy Perry said: "My sympathy and condolences are with those directly affected.

“Hampshire people of all faiths condemn these outrageous attacks and we must not allow them to destroy our freedom and democracy.

“I’m making arrangements for the Hampshire flag to be flown at half-mast as they did in Manchester and Brussels.”

A statement from the Hampshire police federation said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured in last night’s attack on London Bridge.

“Through the evil we witnessed we also saw the incredibly brave and professional response of our colleagues from the Metropolitan Police, the City of London Police and the British Transport Police.

“A BTP officer who was first on the scene was attacked and suffered serious injuries, we pray for his recovery.

“In these worrying times it is important we remain claim and look out for each other.”

A spokesman for Romsey Fire Station said: "As always, we will remain in thanks for Emergency Responders who do their best to save and protect us." A Hampshire Fire and Rescue service spokesman added: "Our thoughts remain with the victims and our Emergency Services colleagues.

Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane said: “Amidst the horror of London last night, there are three things I would like to share to set some reassuring local context about our communities:

“At 2200 last night I left an immensely engaging, hospitable event, ‘IFTAR Under the Stars’ - led by the Muslim community, including other faiths, community leaders and young people - it was just what vibrant, inclusive community should look like. The horror but minutes later would not be in their name.

“It will always be right for members of the public to report concerns via 999, 101 or the Anti-Terrorist confidential hotline number 0800 789 321.  As the Metropolitan Police Commissioner reinforced in her statement, any concern reported could be a contribution, or even the key, to allowing the security forces to interdict other potential terrorist or criminal acts.

“Thirdly, yesterday was a Hampshire Constabulary Families Day for policing - a reinforcing day for the police, emergency services and their families - demonstrating the truth of their being members of our communities, with the same family priorities and ties, as we all have - but with the particular motivation and commitment at work to keep us safe.

“Yesterday, disappointingly, I was asked by a community leader why safety was put at risk during elections. I was clear to them and want to reassure everyone that Hampshire Constabulary and all the emergency services work to keep us safe at all times and so do I as Police and Crime Commissioner.

“Today, my thoughts, and those I am sure of the communities I serve, will be with all those affected by the events in London last night.”