A 47-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing attack in central London's Covent Garden area. The incident took place on Wednesday on Endell Street, located in the Camden district of London.
Four men, aged 34, 39, 42, and 52, were stabbed during the attack. The victims' nationalities and current medical conditions have not been disclosed.
The London Ambulance Service received an emergency call regarding the incident at 12:29 pm local time. Emergency services responded to the scene, where crews treated four patients before transporting them all to a major trauma centre by road as a priority.
Number of individuals treated and transported to a major trauma centre
Paramedic and emergency resources at the scene included an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, an incident response officer, and London's Air Ambulance. There are conflicting reports regarding the exact time emergency services were called, with some sources citing 12:27 pm and others stating approximately 12:30 pm local time.
Police investigation
The Metropolitan Police reported that officers seized a pair of scissors at the scene. The 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon.
Officers responded within minutes of this incident after receiving a series of reports
The Metropolitan Police stated that the incident is believed to be related to mental health. The investigation is currently in its early stages.
