2024-08-12 19:09:39
Police at the crime scene in Leicester Square after an attack, London, August 12, 2024. VUK VALCIC/ZUMA PRESS WIRE/SHUTT
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A woman and her 11-year-old daughter were stabbed on Monday, August 12 in Leicester Square, a busy tourist area in central London, announced the police, who arrested a man who did not favor the force. – the way of the terrorist.
The little girl “He is seriously injured and will need additional treatment, but unfortunately, his prognosis is not in danger”the police said in a press release. His mother, 34 years old, was slightly injured.
A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene. The police, who were called at 11:34 a.m. Monday (10:34 a.m. Paris time), said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.
Workers react to “courage”
“There is no indication at this stage that the attack is linked to terrorism”according to police who sought to establish the suspect’s motivations.
“At this stage, we do not believe that the suspect and the victims know each other”he added.
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Local police chief Christina Jessah paid tribute to the people, including employees of companies in the area, who intervened. “courage”.
“Investigators would like to speak to anyone in the area who may have information that could help them”he added.
Attacks doubled in the United Kingdom
There were many policemen at the scene during the afternoon, where a road was cordoned off near the Lego store, which attracted many tourists.
The United Kingdom, where the carrying of firearms is strictly limited, is experiencing an increase in knife violence (attacks on people, robberies, etc.), which often affects young people.
They increased by 7%, to 50,000 cases last year, compared to 2022, and have almost doubled in ten years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
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