London attack: The story so far

At least seven explosions ripped through London today in a series of terrorist strikes leaving dozens feared dead and crippling the capital.

:: British Prime Minister Tony Blair said it is “reasonably clear there have been a series of terrorist attacks”.

He said that it was clear people have died and many are injured.

:: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair said a total of six underground blasts and one bus blast have been confirmed, but said there may have been further incidents.

:: City of London police have confirmed that two people have been confirmed as dead, both casualties at Aldgate.

:: Explosions are known to have happened on the London Underground at Aldgate East, Edgware Road, King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Russell Square and Moorgate.

:: A bus packed with commuters later exploded in Tavistock Place, near Russell Square.

Witnesses said the roof was ripped off and claimed many could be dead.