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Article snippet: The attack that killed seven people on Saturday in London was the third act of terrorism in Britain in the past three months. But the country has long struggled against terrorism and political violence within its borders. Here is a brief history of fatal terrorist attacks in Britain in recent years. Mayhem at London Bridge and Borough Market Seven people were killed and dozens more injured over the weekend when three attackers used a van to strike pedestrians on London Bridge, then stabbed multiple people in nearby Borough Market. The attackers, who were wearing fake explosive vests, were shot and killed by the police. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. Suicide Bomber Strikes a Concert in Manchester A suicide bomber killed 22 people and wounded 59 others last month when he blew himself up near one of the exits of the Manchester Arena at the end of a concert by the American pop singer Ariana Grande. Most of the victims were young people or their parents. The attacker, Salman Abedi, 22, was a native of Manchester. Intelligence officials have said Mr. Abedi met with members of the Islamic State in Libya. Attack on Westminster Bridge and Parliament Five people were killed and at least 40 more injured in March when a knife-wielding attacker in a sport utility vehicle ran over pedestrians on the Westminster Bridge, then got out and stabbed a police officer outside the Parliament building. The attacker, a 52-year-old Briton, Khalid Masood, was prai... Link to the full article to read more