How wonderful would it be if we could get through New Year’s Eve without any kind of story featuring mass violence?
If only.
According to this, three people have been injured after a stabbing attack at Victoria Station in Manchester. Word has it the suspect wielded a 12-inch blade and shouted “Allah” before his attack.
We continue to respond to an incident at #ManchesterVictoria station. The station is currently closed. Officers are at the scene and a man has been arrested.
— BTP Gtr Manchester (@BTPGtrMcr) December 31, 2018
Witness Sam Clack, 38, a BBC radio producer, said he heard the suspect shouting “Allah” before and during the attack.
He quoted the suspect as saying: “As long as you keep bombing other countries this sort of shit is going to keep happening.”
Just been very close to the most terrifying thing. Man stabbed in Manchester Victoria station on tram platform. Feet from me, I was close to jumping on the tracks as attacker had long kitchen knife. Totally shaken. This is seriously messed up. pic.twitter.com/CnUw7j2TOT
— ᔕᗩᗰ ᑕᒪᗩᑕK (@Clack_Sam) December 31, 2018
Thanks to everyone who’s sent messages of support tonight. Honestly, I’m ok — and I’m just glad that everyone walked away and can tell the story, terrifying as it may be. Phone going off for now. Too many calls/texts/messages to handle. Here but for the grace of god 🙏
— ᔕᗩᗰ ᑕᒪᗩᑕK (@Clack_Sam) January 1, 2019
The suspect was caught by police, and the victims are being treated for their injuries.
British Transport Police said in a statement that two members of the public and one of its officers was being treated for their injuries.
“Officers are attending Manchester Victoria station following reports of a man wielding a knife,” the statement said, adding that the call was received at 8:52pm (2052 GMT).
“A man has been detained and two members of the public, a man and a woman have been taken to hospital with knife injuries.
“A BTP officer is also receiving treatment for a stab wound to the shoulder.”
Stay vigilant. Stay safe.
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