A 50-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the incident
Four men were injured after a knife-wielding man threatened the public in Leicester Square yesterday morning (Sunday, September 21). A 50-year-old man has been arrested in relation.
The men, aged in their 20s and 30s, are not believed to have life-threatening or life-changing injuries, say police. It is thought this is an isolated incident and enquiries are ongoing.
The 50-year-old man, who was also taken to hospital, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon, grievous bodily harm, affray and possession of a Class B drug.
A spokesperson for the Met said: “We were called at 01:08hrs on Sunday, 21 September to Leicester Square, Westminster to reports of a man with a knife threatening members of the public.
“Officers attended and found four men, aged in their 20s and 30s, with injuries. They are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
“A 50 year-old-man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon, grievous bodily harm, affray and possession of a Class B drug. He was also taken to hospital.
“This is believed to be an isolated incident and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or online, quoting CAD 445/21SEP. Or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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