20 Feb 2020 | 04:50 PM UTC
UK: Stabbing incident reported at mosque in London February 20
One wounded in stabbing incident at London mosque February 20; heightened security presence expected over the coming hours
Event
Police responded to reports of a stabbing at the London Central Mosque near Regent's Park at approximately 15:10 (local time) on Thursday, February 20. One person was wounded in the attack. The assailant was apprehended at the scene.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be expected in the affected area over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in London are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate a heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions in the vicinity of the incident, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
