Leicester Square - Knife Incident

You may have seen some social media videos and media reports of a knife related incident in Leicester Square that took place in the early hours on Sunday morning. 

Members of the public and My Local Bobby street security bravely intervened to stop a suspect with a knife who was threatening others. 

I just wanted to update you with the press release details below:

'We were called at 01:08hrs on Sunday, 21 September to Leicester Square, Westminster to reports of a man with a knife threatening members of the public. 'Officers attended and found four men, aged in their 20s and 30s, with injuries. They are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

'A 50 year-old-man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon, grievous bodily harm, affray and possession of a Class B drug. He has since been detained under the Mental Health Act.

‘Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or online, quoting CAD 445/21SEP. Or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.’