Updated 19:22
The Israeli ambassador to the UK has named a British woman stabbed to death in Jerusalem as Hannah Bladon.
Israel's ambassador to London Mark Regev tweeted "My thoughts are with the family and friends of UK student Hannah Bladon, who was murdered in a senseless act of terror in Jerusalem today."
My thoughts are with the family and friends of UK student Hannah Bladon, who was murdered in a senseless act of terror in Jerusalem today.
— Mark Regev (@AmbMarkRegev) April 14, 2017
Hannah Bladon who was in her early 20s died soon after being rushed to hospital.
She was attacked as she travelled on the light rail near Jerusalem's Old City, which was packed with Christians celebrating Good Friday and Jews celebrating Passover.
Israel's Shin Bet security agency identified the assailant as a 57-year-old Palestinian man and said that he suffered with mental health problems.
He added that he had previously tried to take his own life.
In a statement, Shin Bet said "This is one of many instances where a Palestinian suffering personal strife chooses to carry out an attack in order to find release for his problem."
According to media reports, the attacker stabbed the woman multiple times and was armed with a kitchen knife.
Footage from the scene showed officers grabbing the assailant and forcing him to the ground while passengers attempted to get off the train.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said the suspect is being questioned "as to his motives...and if he planned the attack on his own".
Police units respond to stabbing attack near tzahal square in the center of Jerusalem. One person injured seriously. Police units at scene.
— Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) April 14, 2017
Update to stabbing attack: Women in 20s dies In hospital few minutes ago. Arab Terrorist arrested who carried out attack is from Rasel Amud.
— Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) April 14, 2017
Paramedic Miriam Levi says it happened in the Old City, an area packed with tourists.
Additional reporting from IRN.
