A man charged with stabbing an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square is due to appear in court today.
Police rushed to the London tourist hotspot on Monday morning after an incident was reported near the TWG tea shop, which is next to the Lego store and in front of the M&Ms store, at around 11:30am.
Ioan Pintaru, 32, has now been charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.
The 11-year-old victim was found with stab wounds. She was taken to hospital where her injuries were serious but not considered life-threatening.
Initially, it was assumed that the girl’s 34-year-old mother was also injured. However, it was later confirmed that the blood from her daughter’s injuries had been mistaken for her own injuries.
Police thoughts are with the victims of the “cruel” knife attack in Leicester Square
Police have said their sympathy goes out to the victims of yesterday’s “brutal” knife attack in Leicester Square and that police continue to support them and their families.
Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said: “This is a horrific incident and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We will continue to offer them support over the coming days and weeks.”
Tara Cobham13 August 2024 10:00
Police release update on injuries from knife attack
Police confirmed that the mother of the girl stabbed in the Leicester Square attack was not injured in the attack.
It was initially assumed that the 34-year-old mother of the 11-year-old girl had also been injured in the stabbing. However, it was later confirmed that the blood from her daughter’s injuries had been mistaken for her own injuries.
The eleven-year-old’s injuries are unlikely to be life-threatening.
A police spokesman said: “It was initially assumed that the girl’s 34-year-old mother was also injured. However, it was later confirmed that the blood from her daughter’s injuries had been mistaken for her own injuries.”
Tara Cobham13 August 2024 09:34
Suspect charged with attempted murder of 11-year-old girl must appear in court today
The man charged with attempted murder after an 11-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Leicester Square is due to appear in court today.
Ioan Pintaru, aged 32 and of no fixed address, was also charged with possession of a sharp object. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning.
Tara Cobham13 August 2024 08:32
Man charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged after stabbing an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square.
Ioan Pintaru, 32, of no fixed address, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a knife object.
He was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court later this morning.
On Monday 12 August, police were called to Leicester Square at 11.34am following reports of a stabbing.
An 11-year-old girl was found with stab wounds. She was taken to hospital where her injuries were serious but not considered life-threatening.
Initially, it was assumed that the girl’s 34-year-old mother was also injured. However, it was later confirmed that the blood from her daughter’s injuries had been mistaken for her own injuries.
Sam Rkaina13 August 2024 06:51
Summary: Everything we know so far
Here’s a summary of everything we know about Monday’s attack in Leicester Square:
- An 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in Leicester Square, opposite the popular M&M store, at around 11:35am on Monday 12 August.
- A 32-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody
- The victim and suspect do not know each other. The incident is not classified as terrorist and the police are not looking for anyone else.
- Both victims were taken to a trauma center but did not suffer life-threatening injuries. The child was treated in hospital, while the woman suffered minor injuries.
Alex Ross13 August 2024 04:00
Security guard describes the moment he disarmed the knife attacker at Leicester Square
Holly Evans13 August 2024 02:00
Eleven-year-old girl and woman stabbed in Leicester Square, man arrested
With the help of other passers-by, 29-year-old Abdullah managed to hold the suspect until emergency services arrived and arrested him at the scene.
Both victims were taken to major trauma centers. The young girl was hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries, while the woman suffered minor injuries.
The full report can be found here:
Holly Evans13 August 2024 00:00
Summary: Everything we know so far
Here’s a summary of everything we know about Monday’s attack in Leicester Square:
- An 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in Leicester Square, opposite the popular M&M store, at around 11:35am on Monday 12 August.
- A 32-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody
- The victim and suspect do not know each other. The incident is not classified as terrorist and the police are not looking for anyone else.
- Eyewitnesses reported hearing the woman’s screams and that the suspect appeared to have targeted the young girl and attacked her repeatedly.
- Both victims were taken to a trauma center but did not suffer life-threatening injuries. The child was treated in hospital, while the woman suffered minor injuries.
Holly Evans12 August 2024 22:02
Mayor of London receives regular updates after stabbing
A spokesman for the Mayor of London said: “The Mayor’s thoughts are with the mother and daughter who were victims of a horrific attack that took place in central London today.”
“An 11-year-old girl is seriously injured and is still in hospital, while a man has been arrested and is in custody.
“The Mayor is in contact with senior Met officials and is receiving regular updates on this incident.”
Holly Evans12 August 2024 20:39
Shop employee sees girl with “a lot of blood” on her face
A saleswoman heard screams outside and said she found the girl lying on the floor with wounds on her face. the mirror reports.
She said: “I heard screams and then I saw the girl with a lot of blood all over her face.
“Two security guards held him down. It seemed like a random attack. He didn’t fight back against the security guards. He didn’t even offer resistance.”
Holly Evans12 August 2024 19:46