Woman arrested by UK police after 4 men stabbed in London’s Covent Garden
The 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Woman arrested by UK police after 4 men stabbed in London’s Covent Garden
The 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault
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