Shocking Knife Attack in London
London Metropolitan Police announced the knife attack that took place in Leicester Square, one of the most crowded areas of the city. In the incident, a 32-year-old male attacker targeted a little girl and her mother. The child suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, while her mother escaped with minor injuries, authorities said.
It was learned that the attacker was stopped by Abdullah, a 29-year-old restaurant employee. It was stated that the incident was not considered a terrorist attack and that the attacker was not likely to know his victims.
Abdullah’s Heroism
Abdullah, who witnessed the incident, The Guardian“I saw a man in his 30s stabbing a child. I jumped on him and grabbed his hand, which held the knife. I laid him down and while he was on the ground, I hit the knife away. Other people helped. We kept The attacker was under control for about 3-4 minutes until the police arrived. My colleagues gave first aid to the child and I didn’t know if there were any other family members at the time. “but for me, the only thing that mattered was saving the child,” he told the newspaper.
Abdullah told the BBC: “I didn’t have time to think, I didn’t think much. I just saw the child being stabbed and I tried to save him.”
Thank You Message from the Police
Christina Jessah, from London’s Metropolitan Police, thanked those who intervened in the incident, saying: “They risked their lives to show what London is capable of.” This incident has once again demonstrated the spirit of community solidarity and the courage of individuals.
