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ISIS Claims Responsibility For London Terror Attack

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Marking the fifth terrorist attack this year in London, an "improvised explosion device" detonated during morning rush hour on a train.

According to reports, the bomb was wrapped in a plastic grocery bag concealed in a bucket. The explosion occurred at 8:20 A.M. on Friday morning.

The attack left 29 people injured with no casualties. Shortly after the attack, the Islamic State released a message via its Amaq news site claiming responsibility for the bomb.

Prime Minister Theresa May called the devastating incident a “cowardly attack.”

In addition to a televised statement, President Trump tweeted: "I want to say that our hearts and prayers go out to the people of London who suffered a vicious terrorist attack. I spoke with the British Prime Minister Theresa May this morning and relayed America's deepest sympath as well as our absolute commitment to eradicating the terrorists from our planet…"

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