Norwegian national suspected of killing in knife attack - police

Ben Bassey 13:16 - 04 August 2016

London police say three discharged from hospital after knife attack

The victim, a US citizen in her 60s, was treated at the scene but pronounced dead a short time later.

Norway police said on Thursday they have been told a 19-year old Norwegian national is suspected of homicide following a knife attack in central London.

A woman from the United States was killed by a man with suspected mental health issues who went on the rampage with a knife in London, police said on Thursday, adding there was no evidence to suggest the attack was terrorism-related.

The victim, a U.S. citizen in her 60s, was treated at the scene but pronounced dead a short time later.