Hainault attack: Man with sword arrested following stabbings near Tube station

Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, of the Metropolitan Police, said five people were injured in the attack in Hainault.

Speaking at a press conference near the scene, Mr Bell said: “You will be aware that a serious incident occurred here at this location this morning.“It is with great sadness that I confirm one of those injured in the incident, a 13-year-old boy, has died from their injuries.“The child’s family are being supported firstly by my local officers and now with some specialist officers.”

Police said the suspect is understood to have gone on to attack other members of the public and two police officers. It’s understood that five people have been hospitalised.The Met said it is not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and it is not believed to be terror-related. “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.”In a post on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, shadow health secretary and the MP for Ilford North, Wes Streeting, wrote: “A critical incident has been declared in Hainault.Witnesses described seeing a helicopter circling the area, with police and ambulances heading towards the scene.

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