Police are dealing with a stabbing at the British Museum this morning.
Officers rushed to the scene after the knife attack unfolded at the attraction.
It is thought the incident has been brought under control.
Police have not confirmed details or whether there have been any arrests.
All visitors of the world-famous attraction are told they ‘must pass through a security check which involves a bag search’.
The museum’s visitor regulations document states: ‘If asked, you must allow our security officers to search your bags when you enter the museum or when you enter one of our special exhibitions.
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‘A list of items that we do not allow you to bring into the museum is displayed in the search areas at the entrances to the museum.
‘If, on searching your bag, our security officers find any of these items (or any similar item that may be a risk to the collection, building, staff or other visitors) they will remove it, and return it to you when you leave the museum.
‘If our security officers find an illegal item in your bag they will confiscate it, and hand it to the police.’
MailOnline has contacted the Met Police, British Museum, and the London Ambulance Service for comment.
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