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Last Updated: April 30, 2024, 14:34 IST
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The man, as captured in social media videos, was behind the stabbing of several people in east London. The sword-wielding man also injured police officers and has been arrested. (Image: X/@helen_spirit1)
The police said that the incident does not appear to be terror-related. The man attacked and injured several people in East London.
A man with a sword was arrested in Hainault, east of London, after several people were attacked and injured, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday.
Hainault stabbing ; At least four people are reported to have been stabbed at Hainault in north-east London shortly before 08:00 on TuesdayThe Metropolitan Police said a man has been arrested. pic.twitter.com/a7N512CPyc
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The force said it was called just before 7:00 am (0600 GMT) after a vehicle drove into a house and reports that “people have been stabbed”.
“At this time we understand the suspect went on to attack other members of the public and two police officers,” a statement read.
“We are awaiting an update on the condition of those injured.”
The Met, which polices an area of 620 square miles (1,605 square kilometres) of Greater London, said a 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said: “This incident does not appear to be terror-related.”
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