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| One dead, several hurt in central London knife attack | |
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| A woman has died and five others were injured in a knife attack in Russell Square, central London. | |
| Police and ambulance crews were called at 22:33 BST on Wednesday to reports of a man in possession of a knife and injuring people. | |
| Up to six injured people were found at the scene; one woman was pronounced dead a short time later. | |
| The man was arrested at 22:39; a taser was discharged by one of the arresting officers. | |
| Terrorism is one possible motive being explored, the Metropolitan Police say. | |
| Eyewitnesses have reported a police forensics tent has been erected on Southampton Row, outside the park in the centre of the square, which is close to the British Museum. | |
| There is a heavy police presence in the area and the initial cordon around the crime scene has been extended, according to BBC reporter Andy Moore, who is at the scene. | |
| The condition of those injured and the extent of their injuries is not known at present. |