A man has been arrested after an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in Leicester Square in central London. The square is a popular tourist destination with an estimated 2.5 million visitors every week. The victims were taken to a major trauma center, and the extent of their injuries is not yet clear. The stabbing occurred amidst heightened tensions in Britain after a week of violence involving anti-immigrant and Islamophobic sentiments. The unrest was fueled by right-wing activist groups spreading misinformation about a knife attack that killed three girls at a dance event. It is unknown if the stabbing in Leicester Square is connected to the recent violence. Police were prepared for further riots over the weekend, but no widespread unrest occurred. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office stated that they are on high alert and continue to deal with the aftermath of the violence. The situation remains tense as authorities work to maintain peace and ensure public safety in the wake of these disturbing incidents in London.
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