According to London police, the incident happened at around 10am local time (4pm Vietnam time) on a street corner near the entrance to the museum. Authorities had to evacuate people at this famous tourist destination.
British Museum
On August 8, British police arrested a man after a stabbing incident occurred outside the British Museum in London.
According to London police, the incident happened at around 10am local time (4pm Vietnam time) on a street corner near the museum entrance. Authorities had to evacuate people at this famous tourist destination.
The incident left one man injured and the victim was taken to hospital. Police have arrested a man on suspicion of stabbing.
Police have confirmed that this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate risk to the public. The incident is not being treated as a terrorist incident, but the area will remain closed to traffic for the rest of the day, according to security officials.
The British Museum, located in the heart of London, first opened its doors to the public in 1759. With its rich collection of culture, art and history, it is a popular tourist destination, especially during the peak summer months of August.
According to VNA