2 UK law enforcement officials in hospital after London stabbing

Two UK law enforcement officials are being handled in hospital after they had been stabbed by a person with a knife in central London.

The stabbing happened on Great Windmill Street. (Image: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSTwo UK law enforcement officials had been stabbed by a person with a knife in central LondonThe officers acquired stab wounds and are being handled in a hospitalThe man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily hurt and assaulting an emergency employee

Two UK law enforcement officials are being handled in hospital after they had been stabbed by a person with a knife in central London, Scotland Yard stated on Friday.

The Metropolitan Police stated the person, arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily hurt and assaulting an emergency employee, used a taser gun to assault the law enforcement officials who’re stated to have encountered the armed man close to Leicester Square at round 6 am (native time) on Friday.

“The incident is not being treated as terror-related,” the Met Police stated.

“Two officers received stab wounds and are currently being treated in hospital. We await further updates on their conditions. Their families are aware,” the Met Police stated.

“Taser was deployed and the male was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker. He was taken to a hospital for treatment where he remains at this time. Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing,” the police stated.

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There is a very enhanced police presence throughout central London this week because of the state mourning for Queen Elizabeth II and to handle crowds descending upon central London to pay their respects because the late monarch lies in state at Westminster Hall within the Parliament constructing.

“Hundreds of police officers from other forces have now joined us in London. This is welcomed as it enables us to continue a highly visible policing presence in central London as well as maintaining neighbourhood policing and response in other London boroughs,” stated Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy.

“We are expecting large crowds as so many will come to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen. Police officers will be in the areas where people are queuing to ensure they are safe,” he stated.

The Queen’s Lying-in-State entered its third day on Friday with 1000’s queuing alongside the River Thames for hours, many overnights.

The queue was paused for a number of hours because it reached full capability at round 8 km on Friday morning.

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