PETALING JAYA: Police say they are ready to help Scotland Yard if there is a request, following the attack by the Islamic State (IS) in London on Saturday.

Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar added that they had always maintained close cooperation with the London Metropolitan Police.

“We will help them (Scotland Yard) if requested… we will provide any form of assistance if they need,” he told The Star yesterday.

Seven people were killed and 48 injured in the attack which took place on Saturday night.

According to media reports, a white van had swerved and hit several pedestrians on the south side of London Bridge. Three men then exited from the vehicle and ran towards Borough Market, where they started stabbing people who were out enjoying the night.

Armed police responded to the attack, firing “an unprecedented” 50 bullets, according to The Telegraph.

IS has since claimed responsibility for the attack. Reuters said the terror group had sent out a call on messaging service Telegram early on Saturday, urging its followers to carry out attacks with trucks, knives and guns against “crusaders” during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The incident comes less than two weeks after 22 people, including seven children, were killed in a suicide bombing at the end of a pop concert at the Manchester Arena.

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