London Bridge attack leader Abz’s family react to the attack – as his sister is taken away by police

THE family of London Bridge terror ringleader Abz told reporters they want to "grieve in peace" after learning of his death.

He and two other men were gunned down on Saturday night after they rampaged through the heart of the capital.

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In response to his death, and the horrific acts the group carried out, his brother-in-law told The Sun: "We haven't been told what's going on. We just want to grieve in peace."

The three terrorists killed seven and left 48 injured after driving a van into crowds on London Bridge before stabbing revellers in bars and pubs in Borough Market.

Within eight minutes of the brutal attack beginning armed police shot Abz and the two other men.

Cops immediately started hunting down anyone with links to the men and by Sunday evening had arrested 12 people.

All of those have since been released without charge, Scotland Yard confirmed.

One woman was arrested at the social housing flat belonging to suspected Borough Market killer Abz in Barking.

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Controlled explosions were carried out by officers entering the property in King’s Road.

Shocked neighbours said the dead terrorist had lived in the block for around three years and was married with two children.

Abz’s sister was held following another operation in nearby East Ham.

Her husband said: “My wife was taken away by the police. I don’t know anything.”

Abz is thought to have thrown a “send-off” barbecue for his neighbours a week before carrying out the bloody rampage.

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WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:

• ISIS has claimed responsibility after a van ploughed through pedestrians on London Bridge just after 10pm on Saturday
• Three jihadists wearing fake bomb vests began knifing bystanders and pub-goers
• Staff at one pub barricaded the doors as the attackers tried to storm the building before the three terrorists were shot dead
• At least seven victims were killed and 48 people were injured with 18 still critical
• Four cops including British Transport Police officer among those injured
• The first victim was named as Canadian national Christine Archibald, a charity worker from British Columbia
• Theresa May has confirmed the terror threat level will remain at 'severe' and said all three attackers have been identified
• Cops raid block of flats in Barking, East London, reportedly home to one of the attackers, and arrest 12 as well as sealing off East Ham flat
• Police and piece together the chaos
• The Met opened a casualty bureau for those concerned about family and friends. There are two numbers to call: 0800 096 1233 and 020 7158 0197
• All the main political parties aside from UKIP suspended campaigning but have since resumed it as Mrs May confirmed the election will go ahead
• One Love Manchester Concert goes ahead as youngsters refuse to let terrorists stop them attending
• Sick ISIS thugs celebrated attack and called for more atrocities
• London Bridge Underground and National Rail stations re-opened on Monday
• A minute’s silence nationwide on Tuesday at 11am and a vigil in Potters Fields Park in London at 6pm on Monday
• Gunfire heard in Dagenham as heavily-armed cops detain several people during raids linked to the attack
• Families have shared desperate appeals for information to find loved ones still missing after the atrocity with a nanny and Frenchman among those who vanished

Did you see the London Bridge terror attack, or know anyone involved? Please contact The Sun newsdesk on 020 7782 4100, text 07423720250 or email [email protected]