A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in an east London suburb, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring four others, authorities said.
The Metropolitan Police said they were called early Tuesday to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in a residential street and people being stabbed.
Video on British media showed a man in a yellow hoodie holding a long sword or knife walking near houses in the area.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police do not believe there is a threat to the wider community.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the incident was “shocking,” adding: “Such violence has no place on our streets.”
King Charles III said his thoughts and prayers were with the family of the young victim, and he saluted the courage of emergency workers, Buckingham Palace said.
Transport for London said Hainault station was closed due to a police investigation in the area.
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The Metropolitan Police said they were called early Tuesday to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in a residential street and people being stabbed.
Video on British media showed a man in a yellow hoodie holding a long sword or knife walking near houses in the area.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police do not believe there is a threat to the wider community.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the incident was “shocking,” adding: “Such violence has no place on our streets.”
King Charles III said his thoughts and prayers were with the family of the young victim, and he saluted the courage of emergency workers, Buckingham Palace said.
Transport for London said Hainault station was closed due to a police investigation in the area.
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