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Central London stabbing: One woman dead and 6 others injured suspected terrorism Central London stabbing: One woman dead and 6 others injured suspected terrorism
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One woman has been killed in a mass stabbing in Central London, that has left six others injured.  One woman has been killed in a mass stabbing in Central London that has left six others injured. 
Police issued a statement early Thursday morning: Metropolitan Police arrested a man at 22.39 after he was subdued by Taser. Authorities are investigating possible links to terrorism, but have made no confirmations at the time of this writing. 
"Officers attended the scene along with the London Ambulance Service. The victims were taken to the hospital, and their condition remains unknown. The female victim died shortly after officers arrived at the scene. 
Up to six people were found injured at the location. "Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111," police said in a statement released early Thursday morning. 
A female (no further details) was treated at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later. According to eyewitnesses, a forensics team has erected a tent along Southampton Row, and police are maintaining a heavy presence in the area.
We await an update on the condition of the other persons injured and details of any other injuries.
A man was arrested at 22:39 hours and a Taser was discharged by one of the arresting officers.
Additional police units have been deployed to the area to provide reassurance.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Terrorism is one possibility being explored at this stage."
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