London police arrest suspect after two crossbow attacks

London: London s Metropolitan Police said Monday it had arrested a suspect after two people were injured in separate crossbow attacks in the British c...

London: London's Metropolitan Police said Monday it had arrested a suspect after two people were injured in separate crossbow attacks in the British capital's trendy Shoreditch neighbourhood.

Officers arrested a 47-year-old man in the east London district late Sunday on suspicion of attempted murder, and discovered he was carrying a knuckle duster and a bottle containing an unspecified substance, the force added.

A crossbow, knives and other weapons were found during a search at his home, which have been sent for forensic analysis.

"Officers are keeping an open mind regarding the motive for these attacks and enquiries continue," the Met said in a statement.

A 44-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man required hospital treatment for injuries following the crossbow attacks.