A man was arrested in London for stabbing a girl and a woman

This Monday, A man has been arrested after stabbing an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman in Leicester Square, a busy area of ​​London known for its cinemas and theatres. The Metropolitan Police said the attacker was in custody at a police station. “We do not believe there are any other suspects,” it said in a statement.

The identities of the victims have not been released and their current condition is uncertain. “Both victims have been transported to the hospital and we are awaiting an update on their condition,” police added in the statement, which has established a cordon in the area of ​​the attack while they investigate the incident.

Moment of the crime

The crime in Leicester Square comes shortly after a similar attack in Southport, north-west England, where three girls died in July after being attacked with a knife. “We have sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew and a paramedic,” a London Ambulance Service spokesman said.

The recent rise in knife attacks in London, especially among young people, has raised concerns. The attacker in the Southport case, Axel Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old, also caused injuries to other people, prompting riots by far-right anti-immigration groups based on misinformation about their status.

Authorities continue to investigate the attack in Leicester Square and have appealed for any witnesses to contact police to help clarify the incident.