Police have charged Stella Gollovena, 47, after four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- Four men were stabbed on Endell Street in Covent Garden on Wednesday afternoon.
- A 47-year-old woman, Stella Gollovena, of no fixed address, was arrested and later charged.
- She faces four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
- All four victims were taken to a major trauma centre; two were later discharged.
- London's air ambulance was dispatched, with a helicopter landing in Trafalgar Square.
A 47-year-old woman has been charged after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, according to the Guardian. Stella Gollovena, of no fixed address, was charged with four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, the Metropolitan police said.
The stabbings took place on Endell Street on Wednesday afternoon. Four people were taken to a major trauma centre following the incident, the Guardian reported. Police had initially arrested the woman on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault before the charges were confirmed.
Workers at the 2 Chairs Grooming Room said one of the victims ran into the shop and took his shirt off, revealing a gash on his back, according to the Guardian’s coverage. Two of the four men who were stabbed have since been discharged from hospital, the Metropolitan Police posted on X.
The London Ambulance Service said an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer attended the scene and treated the four men before transporting them to a major trauma centre by road. The service also dispatched London’s air ambulance.
Video posted on social media showed a helicopter landing in Trafalgar Square, the Guardian reported. Covent Garden is one of London’s busiest shopping and entertainment districts.
Why it matters
Covent Garden is one of London's most heavily visited shopping and entertainment areas, and a daytime stabbing of four people there raises public safety concerns for residents and tourists. The case is now before the courts, with the accused charged but not convicted.
Frequently asked questions
Who has been charged over the Covent Garden stabbings?
Stella Gollovena, a 47-year-old woman of no fixed address, was charged with four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, according to the Metropolitan police.
How many people were injured and what is their condition?
Four men were stabbed and taken to a major trauma centre. Two of the four have since been discharged from hospital, the Metropolitan Police said.
Where did the stabbings happen?
The stabbings took place on Endell Street in Covent Garden, central London, on Wednesday afternoon.
Timeline
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