Stabbing Incident in Leicester Square: Girl Hospitalized

A man has been arrested following a stabbing in Leicester Square, London. The incident resulted in an 11-year-old girl being hospitalized and a 34-year-old woman sustaining minor injuries. Police confirmed it was not terror-related and stated there are no other suspects involved.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 12-08-2024 19:05 IST | Created: 12-08-2024 19:05 IST
Stabbing Incident in Leicester Square: Girl Hospitalized
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A man has been detained by British police after a stabbing incident in London's Leicester Square. The attack left an 11-year-old girl requiring hospital treatment and a 34-year-old woman with minor injuries, according to a police statement.

The authorities clarified that the incident, which took place in the busy tourist hub of central London, is not being treated as terror-related. Despite the recent heightened alert across UK police forces due to riots sparked by false online reports, officials assured that this case stands unrelated.

Police confirmed that the young victim's injuries are not life-threatening and that she is currently receiving medical care. They also declared that there are no additional suspects in this case.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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