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London Knife Attack Investigation Focuses on Suspect's Mental Health Issues

© AFP 2023 / JUSTIN TALLISPolice forensic officers work in Russell Square in London early on August 4, 2016, after a woman in her 60s was killed during a knife attack
Police forensic officers work in Russell Square in London early on August 4, 2016, after a woman in her 60s was killed during a knife attack - Sputnik International
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The investigation into a recent knife attack in London is on the way.

Police forensic officers work in Russell Square in London early on August 4, 2016, after a woman in her 60s was killed during a knife attack - Sputnik International
London Police Arrest 19-Year-Old After Knife Attack
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The investigation into a recent knife attack in London is progressing quickly with primary focus on the mental health issues the suspect might have had, Metropolitan Police chief Bernard Hogan-Howe said Thursday.

On Wednesday, a 19-year-old man committed a deadly knife attack in UK capital's Russell Square. The suspect was quickly detained by police. The attack led to the death of a woman who was in her 60s. Five people were injured.

"Our investigation is moving very quickly and our detectives have been working hard throughout the night. As we have already made clear, mental health remains a substantial focus for our investigation," Hogan-Howe said in a statement.

He confirmed that an enhanced police presence will be seen across London on Thursday adding that police "will protect our Capital and those who live, work and visit our city."

London police were called to the scene at around 22:33 local time (21:33 GMT) on Wednesday. The suspect was arrested at 22:39 local time.

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