Friend just sent me this; have no idea where he got it, but it seems urgent:
Fire fight between troops in Britain and terrorists at Woburn Place.
The British have given chase to some people near Woburn Place.
There are troops in Woburn Place. When I left my home in Bloomsbury, I saw helicopters landing in Coram's Fields. They say the troops are looking for someone. Now troops are arriving by the busloads near Guildford Street. I heard gunfire in Woburn Place.
From a commenter at La Repubblica
If true, sounds serious. Can anyone confirm or deny?
BTW--in times such as this, do the police in UK carry guns?