First British Museum crime scene pictures as man knifed outside tourist spot

The first pictures have emerged from the scene of a stabbing outside the British Museum in Central London, with police arresting one man on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm this morning.

The photos show a large number of police officers on the scene this morning with crowds surrounding the crime scene and a blue forensics tent erected on a pavement.

Police were called to the scene of the attack at the junction of Russell Street and Museum Street around 10am today (Tuesday August 8).

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A man was treated for a stab wound to the arm at the scene and taken by London Ambulance Service to hospital. His condition is still being assessed by medics.

Police say the incident is not being treated as terror related and was an isolated incident with no outstanding risk to the public.

The British Museum has also reportedly been 'evacuated' as a result of the stabbing, with crowds pouring out into the streets.

A crime scene is expected to be in place for the rest of the day in the Holborn area as a result of the attack.

Anyone with information or footage which could assist the police investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CADF 2184/08AUG, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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