A man with a sword has been arrested following reported stabbings and attacks on police officers in east London. The Metropolitan Police said officers got reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in Hainault around 7:00 am (0600 GMT) on Tuesday.
A man with a sword has been arrested following reported stabbings and attacks on police officers in east London. The Metropolitan Police said officers got reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in Hainault around 7:00 am on Tuesday. The force said there were reports of people being stabbed during the incident in the Thurlow Gardens area. It said the suspect was understood to have attacked other members of the public and two police officers.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said, “This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned. “I know the wider community will be feeling shock and alarm. “People will want to know what has happened, and we will provide more information as soon as we can.” The force said it was awaiting an update on the condition of those injured in the attacks. Transport for London’s website confirmed Hainault Tube Station was closed “due to a police investigation in the area”.
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