NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade
Metropolitan Police arrest woman following stabbing incident in Covent Garden
London police arrested a 47-year-old woman after four men were stabbed with scissors on Endell Street in Covent Garden on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities currently characterize the event as an isolated, mental health-related incident.
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The incident resulted in injuries to four individuals and a temporary police response in a high-traffic tourist area of central London.
Key Facts
- Four men aged 34, 39, 42, and 52 sustained stab wounds.
- A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon.
- The weapon used in the incident was identified by police as scissors.
- The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon on Endell Street in Covent Garden.
- Two of the injured individuals were discharged from the trauma center, while two remain hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Police have stated the incident is believed to be isolated and mental health-related.
Who's Mentioned
locationEndell Street“The specific street where the incident took place.”organizationMetropolitan Police“The law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”personJason Stewart“Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police.”locationCovent Garden“The central London area where the incident occurred.”personArjan Gjorga“Manager of a local fish and chip shop near the scene.”