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Man Arrested After Stabbing Child and Woman in Leicester Square; Heroic Act by Abdullah

Aug 12, 2024, 02:18 PM

A man was arrested after stabbing an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman in London's Leicester Square, a busy tourist area, in broad daylight. Both victims were taken to a major trauma center. The girl is seriously injured but stable, while the woman suffered minor injuries. The attacker, who was not known to the victims, was disarmed by a security guard named Abdullah at the TWG Tea shop, who intervened and provided first aid until police arrived. The police have not released details about the suspect.