Woman Arrested After Stabbing Four Men with Scissors in Covent Garden CCTV footage reveals the suspect walking away from the scene after a random stabbing spree in central London. Police arrest a 47-year-old woman on suspicion of assault and possessing an offensive weapon, with four men injured and two still in hospital. Newly released CCTV footage shows the alleged Covent Garden attacker calmly walking away from the scene after stabbing four men with a pair of scissors in central London on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect, a 47-year-old woman, was arrested shortly after the incident, which police believe was related to mental health issues. The footage, obtained by the Daily Mail, captures the woman dressed in brown trousers, a white top, and a navy blue cardigan, passing by the Rock & Sole Plaice restaurant on Endell Street at approximately 12:27 pm, just moments after the attacks.In the video, she walks past several members of the public, some of whom are seated outside the restaurant, seemingly unaware of the chaos that had just unfolded. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that a pair of scissors was seized from the scene, and the woman is currently in custody on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and assault.The stabbing spree began shortly before 12:30 pm, when police and paramedics were called to Endell Street in the heart of Covent Garden. Four men, aged 34, 39, 42, and 52, were found with stab wounds and were rushed to a major trauma centre as a priority. Two of the victims remain hospitalized with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, while the other two have since been discharged.The incident prompted a large emergency response, with an air ambulance helicopter landing in nearby Trafalgar Square and a police cordon set up around the area. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with people running and screaming as the attack occurred. Carlos, a resident of a nearby homeless hostel, claimed to know the suspect, describing her as a Romanian woman who lived in the same hostel.He alleged that she had smoked crack cocaine earlier in the day before going out and attacking people, though this claim has not been independently verified. Eyewitness accounts paint a disturbing picture of random violence. Arjan Gjorga, the owner of the Rock & Sole Plaice restaurant, said the woman was a familiar presence in the neighborhood, often seen walking up and down the street seeking help and visiting a local church.He described the attack as totally random, saying, She suddenly started stabbing them. The police reacted immediately and arrested her right away. Another witness, a barber from a nearby salon who chose to remain anonymous, told the Daily Mail that a man covered in blood stumbled into his shop after being stabbed in the back. The barber chased the suspect down the street, claiming she threatened him before police arrived.He said she was not talking and seemed clearly unwell. The injuries sustained by the victims ranged from stab wounds to the back, with some attacked outside the Shaftesbury Theatre, which is currently showing the musical Avenue Q. The investigation is ongoing, with police maintaining a scene on Endell Street and surrounding areas in Covent Garden. The Metropolitan Police have stated that they are treating the incident as mental health-related, and the arrested woman remains in custody.This incident has shocked the local community and raised questions about the support available for individuals with mental health issues and homelessness. London's Ambulance Service confirmed that they received the call at 12:29 pm and dispatched multiple resources, including an ambulance crew, a fast response car, an incident response officer, and London's Air Ambulance. The swift response from emergency services ensured that all four victims received urgent medical attention at a major trauma centre.As the investigation continues, police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward to assist with their enquiries