London Bridge terror attack survivor recounts moment he saw terrorists ‘chasing man with bloody knives through Borough Market’ in chaotic scenes
A YOUNG man has recounted seeing the three terror suspects chase a victim with "large knives covered in blood" as people cowered in a pub to escape the horrific attack overnight.
Sam Baggley, 21, was with his mother and girlfriend when they were caught up in the bloody attack - and has now praised a cabbie for helping them escape the chaotic scene.
Speaking to the Sun Online, Sam said he had gone out for a drink near Borough Market moments before the van came careering into crowds.
He said: "Then the landlord ran into the pub, panicked and locked the doors.
"I was sat by the window and peered out through the frosted glass, and saw three men, two of which with large knives covered in blood, chasing a man through Borough Market."
Sam said everyone sheltering in the Market Porter pub on Park Street dropped to the ground, saying: "I called the police and told them what I had seen and the mayhem outside.
"After this someone opened one of the doors and people rushed in for cover, one of which was a man whom had been stabbed in the abdomen and bleeding heavily."
The 21-year-old said the crowds were eventually told to run from the scene by armed police, with the young man and his family running for their lives.
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He said: "(We were) running out towards Southwark Road; surrounded by blood, shoes, wallets and other items dropped by the fleeing.
"As we got into Southwark Road, the police cordon had been extended, causing us to run for dear life.
"Along the way I had been waving down cabs, but none of which would take us, finally we neared a couple who had just flagged down a cab, and we asked to get in with them hysterically."
He said while the couple, who were from Cambridge but staying in London for the night were too shocked - but the driver Darren remained calm.
Sam said: "(He) leaned over and told us to get in.
"It turns out that Darren was on London Bridge at the time, and had tried to get people away from the epicentre, as such he took the couple to a safe bar some distance away, and took us all the way to Greenwich.
"The fare was over £60 but Darren refused to takes our money, gave us a hug and told us to stay safe.
"As small a gesture as it may sound to some, in such austerity his actual of valour and kindness have us hope and ultimately safety."
He said he had since been able to contact the cab driver after a social media appeal - able to thank the man for his late night help.