British Museum: Man stabbed in central London near tourist attraction

A man has been arrested following a stabbing near the British Museum.

A police spokesperson has said the man was arrested on suspicion of GBH, following an incident at the junction of Russell Street and Museum Street around 10am this morning (August 8).

They said another man is being treated in hospital for a stab wound to the arm.

Police say the incident is not being treated as terror related, and there is no outstanding risk to the public.

A British Museum spokesperson said: “The museum was closed this morning due to an incident following a member of the public being attacked nearby.

“The museum’s security team supported at the scene until the emergency services arrived. Visitors were evacuated from the museum as a precaution and we wish the victim a full and swift recovery.”

They added the museum has raised security following the incident, including a heightened search operation.

A crime scene remains in place, and the Met Police says it be there for most of the day.

Anyone with information or footage are being asked to contact police on 101, quoting CADF 2184/08AUG, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.