Mass stabbing in central London leaves woman dead and six injured

Gerald · 08-03-16, 08:18 PM

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Police explore possibility of ‘terrorism’ after man arrested following the incident in Russell Square in the centre of the city

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A woman has been killed and up to six people have been injured in a mass stabbing in the centre of London.

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that at least six people were injured in the incident at Russell Square.

A statement said a woman was treated at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...ad-and-injured

What to say?

Note: Thursday 4 August 2016 01.56 BST

Oberon · 08-03-16, 08:38 PM

Six minutes.

Six minutes from call to suspect tasered.

Bloody good work Met police, as far as containing and controlling the situation goes I don't think they could have done much better. Goes to show all the preparing that has been done after the recent attacks in Europe has paid off.

eddie · 08-03-16, 09:08 PM

Glad they caught him! Feel sorry for the victims and their families.

Feuer Frei! · 08-03-16, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Goes to show all the preparing that has been done after the recent attacks in Europe has paid off.

Yea, just a shame that something serious has to happen for Governments to act, ie improve security of its citizens.

Kneejerk reaction.

Humanity and more to the point, governments are notorious for it.

Oberon · 08-03-16, 09:28 PM

To be fair we have had a bit of an advantage over, say French or German security services, because of The Troubles, so a lot of the infrastructure and security network has been in place for a while and the general public, for the most part, are more accustomed to it.

Betonov · 08-04-16, 01:31 AM

I'm worried how our force would respond since we never had a terror attack

Fubar2Niner · 08-04-16, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Six minutes.

Six minutes from call to suspect tasered.

Bloody good work Met police, as far as containing and controlling the situation goes I don't think they could have done much better. Goes to show all the preparing that has been done after the recent attacks in Europe has paid off.

Just seen this. Hear hear Oberon.

Catfish · 08-04-16, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

I'm worried how our force would respond since we never had a terror attack

Unconcealed carry of chili pods will prevent terror attacks, otherwise use a kukri. And i always thought the latter was a nepalese thing

Seriously, condolences to the victims' relatives and friends. And a good fast reaction, but to counter isolated lunatics in time, before such things happen will always be impossible.

Jimbuna · 08-04-16, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Seriously, condolences to the victims' relatives and friends. And a good fast reaction, but to counter isolated lunatics in time, before such things happen will always be impossible.

Rgr that

Oberon · 08-04-16, 06:43 AM

Russell Square may have got all the headlines last night but it wasn't the only stabbing in London, a 30 year old man was stabbed to death in Battersea, and two others injured.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36972788

And a moped gang attempt to smash and grab was foiled by Flying Squad officers, sadly four officers were injured during the arrests though, one seriously:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36963851

Summer in the city, as they say.

Commander Wallace · 08-04-16, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Seriously, condolences to the victims' relatives and friends. And a good fast reaction, but to counter isolated lunatics in time, before such things happen will always be impossible.

Events over the last few month only serve to remind everyone how true that statement really is.

Condolences to the victims and their friends and family.

Jimbuna · 08-04-16, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Russell Square may have got all the headlines last night but it wasn't the only stabbing in London, a 30 year old man was stabbed to death in Battersea, and two others injured.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36972788

And a moped gang attempt to smash and grab was foiled by Flying Squad officers, sadly four officers were injured during the arrests though, one seriously:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36963851

Summer in the city, as they say.

Yep, been a long time since the streets of London were paved with gold.

Betonov · 08-04-16, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Unconcealed carry of chili pods will prevent terror attacks, otherwise use a kukri. And i always thought the latter was a nepalese thing

A nice juicy chilli would be a perfect close quarters weapon. Jam one of those things into someones eye and they'll wish they'd been pepper sprayed.
And it's completely legal, you can wear it around your neck or wrist.

Feuer Frei! · 08-04-16, 08:43 AM

Close quarter fighting with a terrorist?

Lol i'm sure you guys are joking.

Surely...

Betonov · 08-04-16, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Close quarter fighting with a terrorist?

A knife attack is close quarters.

And I meant any attack, terror, elections or mugging.

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08-03-16, 08:38 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Six minutes. Six minutes from call to suspect tasered. Bloody good work Met police, as far as containing and controlling the situation goes I don't think they could have done much better. Goes to show all the preparing that has been done after the recent attacks in Europe has paid off.

08-03-16, 09:28 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	To be fair we have had a bit of an advantage over, say French or German security services, because of The Troubles, so a lot of the infrastructure and security network has been in place for a while and the general public, for the most part, are more accustomed to it.

08-04-16, 01:31 AM	#6
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	I'm worried how our force would respond since we never had a terror attack

08-04-16, 06:43 AM	#10
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Russell Square may have got all the headlines last night but it wasn't the only stabbing in London, a 30 year old man was stabbed to death in Battersea, and two others injured. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36972788 And a moped gang attempt to smash and grab was foiled by Flying Squad officers, sadly four officers were injured during the arrests though, one seriously: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36963851 Summer in the city, as they say.