New Delhi: A shocking incident occurred in Londons iconic Leicester Square where a 34-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl were stabbed on Monday. The victims were promptly rushed to the hospital for treatment, while the suspected attacker was taken into custody by the police. This place is a popular tourist destination, was crowdeed with visitors at the time of the attack. Authorities have confirmed the incident but are yet to disclose the full extent of the victims injuries.In a statement, the police provided an update on the situation: “Officers are at the scene of a stabbing in Leicester Square. A man has been arrested and is in custody. Two victims, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman, have been taken to hospital and we await an update on their condition.” Authorities have not released any further information about the suspects identity or background.Video surfaces on social mediaIn the video, the alleged attacker, described as a white male and was subdued by a security guard named Abdullah.Un detenido por apuñalar a una niña de 11 años y una mujer de 34 en Leicester Square, Londres.El supuesto agresor es blanco y lo ha detenido Abdullah, un vigilante de seguridad que trabaja en una cafetería y que intervino para reducir al agresor.La gente como él es bienvenida. pic.twitter.com/XdM6OVuaFL— Capitán General de los Tercios (@capTercio) August 12, 2024Violence erupts amidst rising tensionsThis incident occurs amidst a backdrop of escalating unrest and violence in Britain, where rioters espousing anti-immigration and Islamophobic sentiments have clashed with law enforcement. The unrest has been exacerbated by right-wing activists leveraging social media to disseminate false information regarding a knife attack that claimed the lives of three girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance event.Tragedy at Taylor Swift eventAlice da Silva Aguiar, a 9-year-old girl, and two others tragically lost their lives in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport two weeks ago. Eight additional victims suffered injuries in the devastating incident. The connection between the stabbing and the ongoing unrest in the United Kingdom remains unknown at this time. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.Despite concerns about potential further riots over the weekend, no widespread unrest occurred. However, Prime Minister Keir Starmers office confirmed that ministers remain on high alert, acknowledging that their work addressing the violences aftermath is ongoing.
