47-year-old woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London
A 47-year-old woman has been arrested following a stabbing incident in central London that left four men hospitalized. Police are currently investigating the event, which is believed to be related to mental health issues.
Why it matters
The incident highlights public safety concerns in urban centers and the intersection of mental health crises with violent crime.
Four men were taken to hospital after they were stabbed on Endell Street near Covent Garden in central London on Wednesday afternoon, police said.The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports of a stabbing at around 12.27 BST. Four men, aged 34, 39, 42 and 52, were found with stab wounds and assessed at the scene.
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