Woman, 11-year-old girl stabbed at London’s Leicester Square; accused arrested

Monday’s attack occurred in Leicester Square, which is heavily visited by tourists at this time of year. Police said the two victims were taken to a hospital. The extent of their injuries was not immediately clear.

In an official statement, the police said, “Officers are at the scene of a stabbing in Leicester Square. A man has been arrested and is in custody. Two victims, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman, have been taken to hospital and we await an update on their condition.”

No further details were given about the suspect.

This comes in the midst of heightened disturbances and violence in Britain as rioters chanting anti-immigration and Islamophobic slogans clashed with the police. The disturbances have been fueled by right-wing activists using social media to spread misinformation about a knife attack that killed three girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance event.

(With inputs from agencies)