Four men stabbed on Endell Street, Covent Garden: woman arrested
A 47-year-old woman remains in custody after four men were taken to a major trauma centre on 5 August 2026
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Four men were stabbed on Endell Street in Covent Garden on the afternoon of 5 August 2026. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident occurred at about 12:30 BST. The victims, aged 34, 39, 42 and 52, were all found at the scene with stab wounds.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault. The Metropolitan Police stated she was taken into custody and remains there. No further details about her identity or the circumstances leading to the arrest have been released.
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Emergency response and injuries
The London Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and London’s Air Ambulance to the scene. A spokesperson for the service said all four patients were treated at the scene before being transported to a major trauma centre by road.
The extent of the victims’ injuries has not been disclosed. The London Ambulance Service has not provided an update on their condition since their transfer to hospital. The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed whether the incident is being treated as linked to any ongoing investigation.
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What happens next
The 47-year-old woman remains in police custody. The Metropolitan Police have not indicated when she might be charged or released. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, but no timeline for further updates has been provided.
Residents and businesses in the area have not been advised of any ongoing risks. Endell Street remains open to pedestrians and vehicles. The Metropolitan Police have not requested additional public assistance in connection with the incident.
Questions this report answers
+How many people were stabbed on Endell Street?
Four men aged 34, 39, 42 and 52 were stabbed on Endell Street in Covent Garden on 5 August 2026. All were taken to a major trauma centre by the London Ambulance Service for treatment.
+Who was arrested in connection with the stabbing?
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault. She remains in police custody, but no further details about her identity have been released.
+What is the condition of the victims?
The London Ambulance Service has not provided an update on the victims’ injuries since transporting them to a major trauma centre. The extent of their injuries remains unclear.
+Is Endell Street still closed after the incident?
Endell Street remains open to pedestrians and vehicles. The Metropolitan Police have not advised of any ongoing risks or closures related to the incident on 5 August 2026.
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