Horror as ‘knifeman runs into Regent’s Park mosque and stabs crier as he calls worshippers to prayer’
A Muslim man was stabbed at the Regent’s Park Mosque in London today before police dramatically arrested another man on suspicion of attempted murder.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said today: ‘Police were called to a mosque in Park Road, NW8, at 3.10pm on Thursday, February 20, to reports of a stabbing.
‘Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. A man was found with stab injuries.
‘He was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital. We await an update on his condition.
‘A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. A crime scene has been put in place. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.’
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