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  "title": "Woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/woman-arrested-after-four-men-stabbed-in-central-london-180188",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T13:47:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
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    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/uk/2026/0805/1586610-stabbing-london/"
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  "account": "Four men were stabbed in an isolated, mental health-related incident in Covent Garden, central London, on a busy lunchtime. Two victims are in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the other two have been discharged. A 47-year-old woman is in custody, suspected of possessing an offensive weapon, believed to be scissors, and assault. Witnesses reported the woman randomly stabbing people on a street, exhibiting erratic behavior and waving a weapon. The incident occurred outside the Shaftesbury Theatre before the woman made her way to Endell Street. A large police cordon was established in the area, and police spoke with nearby residents before allowing entry to the buildings. Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart assured the community that the incident is believed to be isolated and related to mental health.",
  "summary": "A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said.",
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        "title": "Woman arrested after four stabbed in London's popular Covent Garden",
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        "title": "Woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Police nab 47-year-old woman following stabbing of four men in London",
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