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Live updates: 'No evidence' stabbing suspect was radicalised

  • The US woman stabbed to death in Russell Square has been named as Darlene Horton
  • Five other people were injured in the attack which happened late on Wednesday
  • A 19-year-old Norwegian man is being held on suspicion of murder
  • Police do not believe he was "in any way motivated by terrorism"
  • Those injured are Australian, American, Israeli and British
  • The Metropolitan Police commissioner has vowed to "protect our capital"
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Met chief: Stabbing probe 'moving quickly'

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe vowed to protect people working, living and visiting the Capital. Credit: PA

The investigation into the Russell Square attacks is "moving quickly" with a "substantial focus" on mental health, the Metropolitan Police commissioner said.

Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said he was "proud" of the specialist units that dealt with the knife rampage, describing their response as "professional and proportionate".

He also vowed to "protect our Capital and those who live, work and visit our city".

My thoughts are with the family of the woman who was murdered and those who were injured. A normal night out in our busy capital has ended in horrific circumstances.

I am proud that last night our specialist firearms officers were on the scene in six minutes and, using only a Taser, detained the subject.

That demonstrates our commitment to use force in a professional and proportionate way.

Their swift response undoubtedly helped to prevent more people from getting injured.

– Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe
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