
On June 3, the United Kingdom suffered its third terror attack in three months. Three attackers armed with 10-12 inch blades moved across London Bridge and through the Borough Market area of Central London, stabbing bystanders. Seven people were killed and more than 50 were injured. Security forces reacted rapidly, and all three attackers had been shot dead within eight minutes of the first emergency call. On June 4, security forces arrested 12 people suspected of involvement with the attack. Initially, all major British political parties declared a break in campaigning ahead of elections to be held June 8. But the suspension did not last. Incumbent Prime Minister Theresa May made a speech that could be viewed as part of her campaign, and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also made statements.