Knife Attack in London Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Injured

World | August 4, 2016, Thursday // 06:31
Bulgaria: Knife Attack in London Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Injured

A woman has died and six have been injured in a knife attack in central London, international media report.

The incident occurred on Russel square late on Wednesday evening, with police being called at 22:33 local time, according to the BBC.

While the probe into the incident points to mental health as a "significant factor" in the attack, terrorism as a motivation remains "one line of inquiry" to explore, a Scotland Yard official is quoted as saying.
The woman who died was in her 60s.

A 19-year-old man has been taken into custody.

Police are stepping up presence on the streets of London as of Thursday morning "for reassurance and safety," The Guardian quotes them as saying.

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