HAMPSHIRE'S Police and Crime Commissioner (HPCC) has expressed his sympathy for those who died or were injured in the terror attack in London.

Following the attacks at about 10.10pm last night (Saturday) at London Bridge and nearby Borough Market, HPCC Michael Lane is reassuring Hampshire residents that police, along with other emergency services, are continuing their work of keeping people safe.

He said: “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.

“Amidst the horror of it, there are three things I would like to share to set some reassuring local context about our communities.

"Yesterday was also 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.

"I want to reassure everyone that Hampshire Constabulary and all the emergency services work to keep us safe at all times and so do I.

“At 10pm last night (Saturday) 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 in London 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."