Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London
A 47-year-old woman has been arrested following a stabbing incident in London's Covent Garden that left four men injured. Police believe the event was an isolated incident related to mental health and have maintained a visible presence in the area.
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Figure caption, Moment woman is arrested in Covent Garden
A 47-year-old woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.
The men, aged 34, 39, 42 and 52, were taken to hospital after emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing in Endell Street at about 12:30 BST.
The force said two men remain in hospital with injuries not thought to be life threatening or life changing while the other two have been discharged.
The woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault. The Met said it was believed to have been a mental health-related incident.
Ch Supt Jason Stewart said: "Officers responded within minutes of this incident after receiving a number of reports.
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