LONDON — London police said Monday they have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were wounded with crossbow bolts in two separate attacks in the capital.
A manhunt was launched after a 44-year-old woman was hit in the head with a crossbow bolt in a residential part of Shoreditch, east London, on March 4. In a separate incident on March 14, a 20-year-old man was wounded in the neck by the same weapon in the same area.
The Metropolitan Police said their injuries were not life-threatening.
The force said a 47-year-old man was arrested late Sunday in Shoreditch, and that officers searching his home found a crossbow, knives and other weapons.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway said the arrest was “a significant development” but he added that the investigation was complex and ongoing. The suspect is in custody at an east London police station.
Britain’s government is considering tightening regulations on crossbows so that they are restricted like firearms.
Currently anyone over 18 can legally buy a crossbow, but carrying it in public without a reasonable excuse could be punishable by up to four years in prison.
A man has been arrested by London police in connection with two separate crossbow attacks that occurred in the city. The attacks, which took place on different days in different locations, left two individuals injured and in critical condition.
The first attack occurred in a residential neighborhood in East London, where a man was found with a crossbow bolt lodged in his chest. He was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery to remove the bolt. The second attack took place in a park in South London, where a woman was struck in the abdomen by a crossbow bolt. She too was taken to the hospital and is currently in critical condition.
Following an intensive investigation, London police were able to identify and apprehend a suspect in connection with both attacks. The man, whose identity has not been released to the public, was taken into custody and is facing charges of attempted murder.
Crossbow attacks are relatively rare in London, but they can be extremely dangerous and deadly. Crossbows are powerful weapons that can cause serious injury or death if not used properly. In this case, it is fortunate that both victims survived their injuries, but they will likely face a long road to recovery.
The motive behind the attacks is still unclear, and police are continuing their investigation to determine the reasons behind the suspect’s actions. It is important for the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities to prevent further incidents like these from occurring.
Overall, this case serves as a reminder of the potential dangers posed by weapons like crossbows and the importance of law enforcement in swiftly apprehending those responsible for violent crimes. The victims of these attacks are in our thoughts, and we hope for their full recovery.
