Man with sword arrested after stabbing, attacking London cops
A man with a sword has been arrested following reported stabbings and attacks on police officers in east London.
The Metropolitan Police said that officers got reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in Hainault around 7.00 a.m. (0600 GMT) on Tuesday.
The force said there were reports of people being stabbed during the incident in the Thurlow Gardens area.
The police said that the suspect was understood to have attacked other members of the public and two cops. The police added that the 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene and was put in custody.
The Metropolitan Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
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 we will provide more information as soon as we can.”
The force said it was awaiting an update on the condition of those injured in the attacks.
Transport for London’s website confirmed Hainault Tube station was closed “due to a police investigation in the area.”
In a post on social media site, X, formerly known as Twitter, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and MP for Ilford North, Wes Streeting, wrote, “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.
He said, “One male is detained.”
(PA Media/dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
161 people killed in Ogun road crashes, says FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps says 161 persons died in 415 road crashes across the state between January and May.
Economy
Six reasons OPay’s new security features give Nigerians greater peace of mind
As digital payments become part of everyday life, keeping money safe has never been more important
NationWide
NIN: 136 million Nigerians enrolled on national identity database, says NIMC
No fewer than 136 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the National Identity Management Commission’s national identity database.
Politics
Labour Party hails appellate court ruling affirming Nenadi Usman’s leadership
The Labour Party has welcomed a Court of Appeal judgement affirming that only its recognised national leadership can authorise litigation in the party’s name.
NationWide
IEPN opens portal for membership, practitioner certification
The Nigerian Environmental Society disclosed this in a notice by its spokesman, Akon Uno, on Tuesday, calling for applications from environmental professionals.
States
Gov Bago imposes curfew after 80 people killed in Kamuku-Fulani violent clashes
Governor Umaru Bago said this during a visit to the affected communities following the clash between the Kamuku and Fulani in Tashar Bako.
