2024-04-30 19:18:06
In an incident that shocked London on Tuesday, a man armed with a sword attacked several people, including two police officers, in the community of Hainault, resulting in the death of a 13-year-old boy.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, of the Metropolitan Police, expressed his deep sadness at the loss of the young man, who succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack.
“It is with great sadness that one of those injured in this incident, a 13-year-old boy, has died from his injuries,” Bell stated.
🇬🇧 | BREAKING: A 13-year-old boy has died and four people have been injured, including two police officers, after a sword attack in north-east London.
A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene. pic.twitter.com/TUOHbkxM9c
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The aggressor, a 36-year-old man, was arrested at the scene after his violent assault that not only affected bystanders, but also members of law enforcement.
Following the incident, five people were treated by emergency teams and taken to local hospitals for treatment, according to the London Ambulance Service.
Alarming circumstances of the attack spread quickly, including a video showing the suspect, dressed in a yellow hooded jacket, wielding what appeared to be a long sword or knife.
Ade Adelekan, deputy commissioner of the London police, reflected the community’s concern over such an act of violence. “It must have been a terrifying incident for those affected”he said, assuring that the authorities would provide more information as soon as possible.
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🇬🇧 | BREAKING NEWS: Mass stabbing in London. At least two police officers and several civilians were injured.
A witness said he “stabbed four people.” He then crashed his truck into a house.
A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene and… pic.twitter.com/ZQxYcLw3Wh
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Meanwhile, efforts continue to better understand the motivations behind the attack, which, according to early investigations, does not appear to be related to terrorism.
The quick intervention of the police, who went to the scene after receiving reports that several people had been stabbed, prevented the attack from having even more serious consequences.
Although the suspect was arrested, the event has left a deep mark on the Hainault community and throughout London, whose citizens will now wait for more details about it.
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