Overview
- Four men were found with stab wounds on Endell Street in Covent Garden after a lunchtime attack that took place Wednesday at about 12:30pm and triggered a large emergency response.
- A 47-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault and she remains in custody while detectives investigate.
- Officers recovered a pair of scissors at the scene and the Metropolitan Police say they are not seeking any further suspects as enquiries continue under a cordon.
- London Ambulance Service crews and London’s Air Ambulance attended; all four victims were taken to a major trauma centre, two have been discharged and two remain in hospital with injuries not thought to be life‑threatening or life‑changing.
- The attack took place in a busy West End tourist area, police have appealed for information (quote CAD 3449/05AUG), and authorities have emphasised public reassurance while they probe whether mental health factors were involved.