1 Dead, Five Wounded In London Stabbing
MEP: A woman was killed and five other people were injured after a knife-wielding man attacked people at Russell Square, central London on Wednesday.
Police apprehended the suspect whose mental health raised concerns while possible terrorist motivations are also being investigated.
Officers fired an electric stun gun as they arrested the 19-year-old man. Police had been called to the incident near the British Museum just after 10.30pm on Wednesday.
The suspect was taken to hospital where he remained in police custody.
One woman aged in her 60s was treated at the scene but died soon after.
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Police said two other women and three men were injured in the attack, but no details were released about their condition.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan called for the public to remain “calm and vigilant”.
