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Woman arrested after stabbing four men in central London

A 47-year-old woman was arrested this Wednesday (5) after four men were stabbed in central London, United Kingdom. The attack took place in a busy area frequented by tourists. According to police, the suspect was...

Woman arrested after stabbing four men in central London
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A 47-year-old woman was arrested this Wednesday (5) after four men were stabbed in central London, United Kingdom. The attack took place in a busy area frequented by tourists.

According to police, the suspect was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and assault. She was taken to a police station, where she remained in custody.

The victims are 34, 39, 42 and 52 years old. All were treated at the scene by emergency teams, including professionals from the London Ambulance Service. An air ambulance was also mobilized.

The authorities were called at around 11:30 am, local time, equivalent to Lisbon time. The case took place in the Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square area, known for its concentration of theaters, restaurants and tourist attractions.

Initially, police reported that three people had been stabbed. In a later update, it confirmed that four men were found with injuries apparently caused by a sharp weapon.

So far, no information has been released about the severity of the injuries or the motivation for the attack. The investigation remains ongoing

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Source: Noticias ao Minuto

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