The U. S. Department of Homeland Security spoke hours after a van careened into people on London Bridge.
America’s Department of Homeland Security said late Saturday that it is working with counterparts in the U. K. and elsewhere on the reported attacks in London, wherein a van careened into people on London Bridge and more than one potentially related incident unfolded nearby. DHS says it sees no immediate, directly related threat for the U. S.
“We are working with our inter-agency partners and foreign counterparts to gain further insight into reported attacks against civilians on London Bridge and in the surrounding area, ” DHS said, in a statement.
“The Secretary (Jeh Johnson) has been fully briefed on the incidents and the ongoing response. At this time, we have no information to indicate a specific, credible terror threat in the United States.”
The U. S. State Department also condemned the attacks.
“We understand U. K. police are currently treating these as terrorist incidents, ” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said, in a statement. “The United States stands ready to provide any assistance authorities in the United Kingdom may request.”
In a tweet, U. S. House Speaker Paul Ryan also offered support.
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Japan has issued a travel advisory warning its nationals to avoid places of what it calls potential targets in London, including sightseeing spots, department stores, markets, concert venues and political rallies. The Foreign Ministry says Japanese visitors should “pay close attention to the surroundings, and leave quickly if any suspicious signs are seen.”
— The Associated Press contributed to this report.
