The 11-year-old required plastic surgery for wounds to her face, shoulder, wrist and neck area, police say.
An 11-year-old girl allegedly stabbed in London’s bustling theatre district on Monday was Australian, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed.An 11-year-old Australian girl was the victim of an alleged stabbing in London.In a statement, a department spokeswoman said consular assistance was being provided to two Australians injured in London. No other comments were provided due to privacy obligations.The attack happened in London’s busy theatre district.
Authorities haven’t offered a motive for the attack, but police said that there was no suggestion the alleged stabbing was terror-related and they do not believe the suspect knew the mother or daughter. “Fortunately members of the public intervened, which prevented any further injury being made to the child,” Burns said.
Pintaru, a Romanian citizen, who also faces a knife charge, was held in custody. He was ordered to appear on September 10 at London’s Central Criminal Court, known as the Old Bailey.
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