Speakers’ Corner: Counter-terrorism police probe knife attack

(BBC) An attack on a woman who was slashed with a knife at Speakers’ Corner in London is being investigated by counter-terror police, the Met said.

The 39-year-old needed hospital treatment after she was attacked in Hyde Park on Sunday afternoon.

The force said while its investigation was being led by Counter Terrorism Command, “the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.”

No arrests have been made although a knife was later found in the park.

Footage shared on social media showed a person dressed in black approaching a woman wearing a Charlie Hebdo T-shirt at Speakers’ Corner.

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