Woman charged after four stabbed near Covent Garden
A 47-year-old woman has been charged with wounding with intent after four men were stabbed near Covent Garden in London. The suspect, Stella Gollovena, was arrested at the scene and is scheduled to appear in court.
Why it matters
This incident highlights a significant public safety event in a major tourist area of London, drawing immediate law enforcement response.
Published 6 August 2026, 12:37 BST Updated 2 minutes ago A 47-year-old woman has been charged after four men were stabbed near Covent Garden in central London.
Stella Gollovena, of no fixed address, was charged with four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
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