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A gang of thugs on mopeds reportedly stabbed a man in his 20s this evening.

At least five police cars and an ambulance were called to the scene at about 8pm.

But the police have confirmed the incident is not believed to be terror-related.

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Cops put a cordon around shops and restaurants in the area, but the shopping centre in the area remains opened.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Police were called at approximately 7.45pm on Friday June 9 to reports of a number of people on mopeds involved in a disturbance in the vicinity of the Brunswick Centre, WC1.

“He was taken to a central London hospital for treatment – condition awaits. One male – no further details – was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH.

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“Enquires continue to trace any other people involved.

“Officers from the Central North Command Unit investigate.”

One Twitter user said: “Hearing there were people on motorbikes with machetes going after people in Russell Square… If you have loved ones round there check on em!”

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Another added: “Massive incident at Russell Square! HUGE @metpoliceuk presence!”

It is believed the attack happened in the Brunswick Square Gardens area, near Russell Square tube station.

Enquires continue.

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This comes after shocking footage emerged of a man was suspected of carrying three machetes onto a bus in east London, days after the London Bridge terror attack.

Meanwhile, two men were arrested near a London train station in front of horrified commuters earlier this week.