Britain: A madman in London suddenly started attacking many people with a sword. Many people got injured in this. The incident created panic among the people. It is being told that the incident took place in North-East London. The person created such havoc with the sword that a stampede broke out among the people. Many people were also attacked with knives. According to the police, the attacker was 36 years old. He was brandishing a large sword and attacked two officers in addition to civilians in Hainault.
The London Metropolitan Police have denied it was a terrorist incident and said they are not looking for any further suspects. The attacker was arrested on Tuesday with a sword after carrying out a horrific attack on people and police officers in a public place in Hainault, north-east London. Police were called to a “serious incident” where people were reported stabbed after a vehicle plowed into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area, The Guardian reports.
The injured were admitted for emergency treatment.
Police said that the people injured in the incident have been admitted to the hospital. More updates about him are awaited. Police said that at this time we understand that the suspect attacked two police officers along with members of the public. The man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. Health Secretary and Ilford North MP Wes Streeting said emergency services attended to the injured immediately. The attacker has been detained. “A serious incident has been declared in Hainault. Station and road closures are in place. The police, ambulance service and fire brigade are responding. I would urge people not to speculate until details are known.” Do not verify or post footage on social media.
The incident has no connection with terrorism: Police
Police said the suspect attacked civilians and two officers. The incident does not appear to be terrorism related and they are not searching for further suspects. Transport for London’s website confirmed that Hainault tube station was closed “due to a police investigation in the area”. Ade Adelekan, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, said: “This must have been a horrific incident for those concerned. I know the community will be shocked and feeling worried. One man said I could hear him screaming at the top of his lungs outside. Woke up and then I saw someone stabbing another kid. Then the guy went to the station and I’m not sure what happened. .He had a big sword and he was right outside my door.
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