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Two Australians injured in Russell Square attack

Floral tributes left at the scene of the attack. Credit: PA

Two Australians, a man and a woman, were injured in the attack in Russell Square, but their injuries were not life threatening.

The man has already been discharged from hospital and a woman is expected to be discharged soon, a spokesperson for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said.

Another Australian woman was at the scene of the attack but was not injured, the spokesperson said.

"Consular assistance has been provided to the man and one of the women and DFAT is attempting to contact the other woman involved to offer consular assistance," the DFAT spokesperson said.

Members of the public and businesses have left floral tributes at the scene of the attack, where an American woman was killed.

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