It is a bit unusual for London police to cancel two scheduled media briefings, but events occuring today in the city have been confusing and fast moving.

Armed police surrounded an internet cafe at Harrow Road area of West Kilburn.
Verbal reports from CBC resources say that two women with children were taken away by police.

Two homes in central London were also being searched.

MetaFilter is a site with a lot of chatter. Interestingly commenters from London are providing clarity in the comment section.

The Muslim Council of Britain has questioned what is an unusual police response today and are demanding answers from police about the new rules of engagement.

Muslim blogs in Britain are talking about how Muslims should respond to recent events.

Sir Ian Blair, London Police Chief is appealing to people to listen to facts, not rumours. He is reminding people they are pursuing criminals.
Police are releasing CCTV photos of the four men who attempted to bomb the transit system yesterday.
The Metropolitian Police have released their photos and continue to encourage people to contact police.

Blair says the shooting this morning is directly linked to the ongoing and expanding anti-terrorist operation.