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Death Toll In London Rampage Rises To 8 After Body Pulled From River

Though police haven't formally identified the victim, they're seeking information on Xavier Thomas, who has been missing since Saturday's attack. Officials say 10 people remain in critical condition.
Police officers stand guard in London on Wednesday, after the security cordon was reduced. British police say they found an eighth victim of Saturday's attack. / ODD ANDERSEN / Getty Images

The death toll from Saturday's terrorist attack in London has risen to eight, the city's Metropolitan Police said Wednesday. The announcement comes shortly after authorities recovered a body from the Thames River in east London.

In about the recovery of the body Tuesday, police said they haven't that Thomas was last seen on London Bridge walking with his girlfriend, who was seriously injured in the violence.

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