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London Bridge: Social media reacts to terror attacks

Ryan W. Miller
USA TODAY
Police officers and members of the emergency services attend to a person injured in an apparent terror attack in central London.

After news broke of police responding to multiple incidents in London, support for the British capital poured through on social media.

Many used #LondonBridge to share words of solidarity after a van plowed into people on London Bridge and police responded to other incidents in the city.

Prime Minister Theresa May said the incidents were being treated as "potential acts of terrorism."

Former head of the UK Independence Party Nigel Farage tweeted that he was nearby when the attack occurred on London Bridge.

London Police used Twitter to keep people informed of updates and advice for those in the area.

President Trump also took to Twitter, telling people to be smart and vigilant as well as doubling down on his call for a travel ban.

Trump then tweeted his support for the U.K., saying "WE ARE WITH YOU."

Vice President Mike Pence also reaffirmed Trump's words.

Other world leaders weighed in, too.

And both British and American celebrities kept London in their thoughts and prayers. Ariana Grande, who just a few weeks ago was performing at a concert when a bomb killed more than 20 people and injured scores more, tweeted, "Praying for London."