11-year-old Australian girl stabbed 8 times in London by homeless man during Taylor Swift visit.

An 11-year-old Australian girl was stabbed eight times in Leicester Square, London, by 32-year-old homeless man Ioan Pintaru, during a visit to see Taylor Swift. The attack occurred on August 12, resulting in serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Pintaru was arrested at the scene and faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article, with a trial scheduled for May 6, 2025. The incident is not considered terror-related.