Victim of the knife attack in London confirmed to be an American

Police said Thursday the casualty of a deadly blade assault in focal London overnight was an American lady in her 60s and discounted terrorism as the presumable thought process.

London Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said powers' primary line of request was around emotional wellness issues. Authorities informed on the examination had before told CNN they trusted the wounding at Russell Square was a fear assault taking into account beginning evidence.Police said it had captured a 19-year-old man on suspicion of homicide. The associate is a Norwegian national with Somali beginning, Rowley said, and "so far we have found no confirmation of radicalization."Journalists and others assemble as police protect the assault scene Thursday in London's Russell Square.

"Whilst the examination is not yet finish - the greater part of the work that we have done as such far, progressively indicates this appalling occurrence as having been activated by emotional well-being issues. As of now we trust this was an unconstrained assault and the casualties were chosen aimlessly," Rowley told columnists.

"We now know more about the casualties - an Australian, American, Israeli and British - we have addressed the applicable international safe havens."

Police said two other ladies and three men were harmed. A prior police articulation said two remained hospitalized.

Police nearness bulked up

Londoners woke up Thursday to a heavier police nearness on their avenues after the assault in the heart of the city late Wednesday night.

Rowley said it was "to give consolation and security. We request that people in general resist the urge to panic, watchful and alarm."

The assault happened in Russell Square, a territory prevalent with visitors close galleries and upscale lodgings and homes.