A mother has spoken of her ongoing nightmare after witnessing her daughter being violently attacked in broad daylight in Westminster. The traumatic incident has left her haunted by the sound of her child's screams.
"I will never forget those screams," the shaken mum told reporters. "Every time I close my eyes, I hear them again. It's destroyed my sense of safety."
Daylight Horror in Central London
The attack occurred near a busy central London location, with several bystanders reportedly witnessing the violent assault. According to the mother, her daughter was targeted without provocation in what appears to have been a random attack.
"One moment we were walking together, the next there was this man just pouncing on her," she recalled. "It happened so fast - like something out of a horror film."
Ongoing Psychological Impact
Medical professionals have confirmed both mother and daughter are receiving counselling for the psychological trauma. The daughter sustained physical injuries requiring hospital treatment, but doctors say the emotional scars may take far longer to heal.
"We used to love coming into central London," the mother said. "Now I'm afraid to leave the house. How could this happen in the middle of the day with people all around?"
Police Investigation Underway
Metropolitan Police confirmed they are treating the incident as a serious assault and have appealed for witnesses. A spokesperson stated: "We understand how distressing this incident was for the victims and are pursuing all lines of enquiry."
The attack has raised fresh concerns about violent crime in the capital, with local MPs calling for increased police patrols in busy tourist areas.
