Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden

A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in central London's Covent Garden on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Police responded to reports of a stabbing on Endell Street shortly after 12:30 p.m., where they found the victims, aged 34, 39, 42, and 52, with stab wounds. All four were treated at the scene by paramedics and transported by road to a major trauma center. Their current conditions have not been released.

A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault and remains in police custody. Investigators said a pair of scissors was recovered at the scene. Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, who leads policing in the area, stated that while the investigation is at an early stage, authorities believe it was an isolated, mental health-related incident. He added that officers responded within minutes of receiving multiple reports.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene. Matt Bishop, who works near the location, said the arrested woman appeared incoherent and was shouting. Arjan Gjorga, an employee at a nearby restaurant, witnessed the attack and said the woman is a homeless person known to workers on the street. He described the...