London attack: Minute's silence held 11am June 6

Pedestrians walk by a flower memorial in the London Bridge.(AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

A minute's silence will be held across the coutry at 11am this morning as a mark of respect for those affected by the London terror attacks on Saturday night.

A statement from Downing Street confirmed flags will remain at half-mast on government buildings as a mark of respect.

It read: “The UK will observe a minute’s silence on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 11am in remembrance of those who lost their lives and all others affected by the attacks in London on Saturday night.

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“Flags will remain at half-mast on Whitehall government buildings until Tuesday evening.”