A stabbing incident has occurred in Leicester Square in London, with an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman injured. The Metropolitan Police tweeted that a man has been arrested and taken into custody. The force has stated that there are no outstanding suspects. Paramedics have noted that the condition of the victims is unknown, and they are being treated at a major trauma center.
A shop worker at the scene intervened to stop the attacker, who had blood on his face and chest. Abdullah, aged 29, described hearing a scream, after which he jumped on the attacker, grabbing his hand, and putting him down on the floor. Abdullah was one of several people who held down the attacker for around four to five minutes. He made the decision to act as there was no time to think. Abdullah expressed his horror at the sight of a child being attacked.
The scene remains cordoned off by crime scene tape as the police carry out their investigations in one of the busiest tourist districts of London. Objects including a green lighter, black cap, and bloodied napkins can be seen on the ground within the taped-off area. A crowd of onlookers has gathered in the distance. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirms that they received an emergency call to the incident at 11:36 BST and dispatched a range of medical resources, including ambulance crew and tactical response units.
BBC London is following the incident, and listeners can catch up with the latest news via BBC Sounds and follow the channel on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The channel is also calling for story ideas via email. Related topics surrounding the incident can be found on the BBC News website
Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More
