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Southwark Cathedral to remain shut for sixth day after terror attack

The central London landmark announced services on Friday morning and afternoon would be held in the chapel at Guy's Hospital instead.

A message left outside read: "We are sorry that, following the terrorist incident on Saturday, the Cathedral remains closed. We will be open as soon as we can."

The community website LondonSE1 reported that Southwark Cathedral is undergoing to repairs to areas damaged when police forced their way in to search the building during their response to the events of Saturday night.

Eight people were killed when three men drove and van into pedestrians on London Bridge before getting out of their vehicle and launching a knife attack in Borough Market. The three attackers were shot dead by police.

A 29 year old man was held during a police raid in Newham in the early hours of Friday, bringing the number of men being held in connection with the attack to four.

A total of 17 people have now been arrested. Twelve have been released with charge. One has been bailed.

Businesses and residents in Southwark were warned by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday that a cordon in place after the weekend's atrocity could stay in place until Sunday evening.

In a statement, the force said: "We are working as quickly as possible so that the inner cordon can be lifted and things can start to return to normal following the tragic events of last Saturday."

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