One male has been detained amid what UK Police describe as a “critical incident” in north-east London where reports suggests that multiple people have been stabbed.
Shadow health secretary and MP for Ilford North, Wes Streeting wrote on X saying “A critical incident has been declared in Hainault. There are station and road closures in place. The police, ambulance service and fire brigade are responding.”
“One male detained.”
The Metropolitan Police wrote: “Police are at an incident in the Hainault area.
“Please follow the instructions of police officers on the ground.”
“A man has been arrested.”
A statement from the Metropolitan Police says: “Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested.|
We were called shortly before 07:00hrs to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area. There were reports people have been stabbed
At this time we understand the suspect went on to attack other members of the public and two police officers
We are swirling an update on the condition of those injured
A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene and he is in custody.
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 will we provide more information as soon as we can.”
“We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community. We are not looking for more suspects. This incident does not appear to be terror-related,” the statement concluded.
Police and emergency services are in Hainault at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested.
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We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community – this incident does not appear to be terror-related. pic.twitter.com/M2ljxeBu32
— Redbridge MPS (@MPSRedbridge) April 30, 2024
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