London Bridge attack victim stabbed in throat from BEHIND with 12-inch hunting knife – but survived when blade missed major artery
Candice Hedge was having dinner last night with her boyfriend when she was caught up in the atrocity and injured
AN Australian woman stabbed in the throat from behind during the London Bridge terror attack with a 12-inch hunting knife will survive as the blade just missed her main arteries.
Candice Hedge was having dinner last night with her boyfriend when she was caught up in the atrocity and injured.
The 31-year-old, who moved from Brisbane to London six months ago is now recovering in hospital, the .
She wrote on Facebook: "Hey everyone, just so you know I'm doing ok. Bit of pain but I will survive. Thanks for your thoughts and well wishes. Love to all."
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Last night three men drove a van at pedestrians on London Bridge before storming pubs and bars in the area and attacking diners.
The men wore fake suicide bomb vests as they struck at the heart of London last night by driving at 50mph into crowds and going on a stabbing spree before finally being shot dead by police.
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In an attack lasting little over eight minutes, the terrorist gang screaming “this is for Allah”, killed seven and injured up to 48 people who were enjoying a summer’s evening in the centre of the capital.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull earlier said: "We are aware of reports of two Australians who have been directly affected by this attack.
"This afternoon the Foreign Minister spoke to the parents of both Australians. One case has been confirmed and that Australian concerned is in hospital.
"In the other case, we are continuing to make inquiries. Our officials will continue to provide every assistance they can to Australians affected by this shocking attack and their families."
As London was hit by a devastating terror attack last night everyday heroes put themselves in the line of danger as they responded to fear with bravery.
From the cab driver who drove towards the terrorists on London Bridge in a bid to stop them, to the man who threw pint glasses at the knife-weilding men who stormed a pub – Londoners rushed to help.