In Leicester Square in London, two people have been stabbed: an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman. After the incident this morning, they received treatment at the site before being sent to a major trauma center at a hospital. An arrest has been made and the individual is being held, according to the Metropolitan Police. The force stated in a post on X, "We don't believe there are any outstanding suspects."In Leicester Square in London, two people have been stabbed: an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman. After the incident this morning, they received treatment at the site before being sent to a major trauma center at a hospital. An arrest has been made and the individual is being held, according to the Metropolitan Police. The force stated in a post on X, "We don't believe there are any outstanding suspects."

At least six police officers remain at the scene in central London, which is a popular destination for tourists.

The square and the surrounding area have an estimated 2.5m visitors every week and are home to shops, theatres, cinemas and restaurants.

A police cordon has been put in place surrounding the double doors of the TWG Tea shop, which is beside the LEGO store and in front of the M&Ms store.According to a London Ambulance Service representative, they received a call of a stabbing near Leicester Square at 11:36 a.m. "We dispatched emergency medical personnel, an advanced paramedic, and an incident response officer to the scene. Members of our tactical response unit were also summoned," they claimed.