Witnesses working in a nearby restaurant said police had used Tasers to arrest the woman, who was known locally as a homeless person who regularly frequented the area.
One witness said: “[Police officers] were chasing away the lady who had a knife in her hand. I saw the lady get Tasered by the police, it was the only way they could get her to drop the knife.”
Police did not confirm the use of Tasers in their statements.
The Covent Garden street where the incident unfolded, lined with stores and outdoor seating, was cordoned off with police tape for several hours.
Reports said an air ambulance helicopter landed in nearby Trafalgar Square.
Another witness said he saw the confused aftermath of the stabbings, noting “even the victims, they didn’t believe what was happening”.
He said: “We saw people lying down and the police arrived immediately. We know the lady. I don’t know her name but she is always on this street, she was homeless and never wore shoes.”
– AFP
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