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Leicester Square
London hostage situation resolved as man arrested
Police confirmed that the situation was not terror related.
Updated 10.50pm
POLICE HAVE CONFIRMED that a hostage situation at a restaurant in Leicester Square, London has been resolved.
A man in possession of a knife was holding a woman against her will inside the venue.
Metropolitan Police have said that a man has now been arrested and there are no reports of any injuries.
Two other people were inside the restaurant on Irving Street.
A Metropolitan Police statement confirmed that officers were engaging with a man to resolve the situation.
The police confirmed early on that the situation was not terror related.
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