Four stabbed in central London, woman arrested
A 47-year-old woman has been arrested after stabbing four men in London's Covent Garden. Police have characterized the incident as an isolated event related to mental health.
Why it matters
The incident occurred in a high-traffic tourist area, raising concerns about public safety and the management of mental health-related violence in urban centers.
- 7.20pm . First published at 1.59pm
shares Share article A woman has been arrested after four people were stabbed in central London , in what police believe was an “isolated, mental-health related incident”.
Emergency services rushed to Covent Garden, a busy area popular with visitors, about 12.30pm (9.30pm AEST) on Wednesday.
Police officers stand near the scene on Endell Street in Covent Garden. James Manning/PA via AP
The Metropolitan Police said four men, aged 34, 39, 42, and 52, were found with stab wounds.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault and remained in custody, police said.
Officers responded within minutes of this incident after receiving a number of reports.
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