Five people were rushed to hospital after an unidentified man went on a stabbing spree near an east London Tube station, in Hainault on Tuesday. According to the Metropolitan Police, a 36-year-old man carrying a sword was arrested. Despite been rushed to theA 13-year-old boy was killed in the attack.
The man carrying a sword smashed a vehicle into a home and then went on a stabbing spree, said the police.
Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell confirmed the death of the teenage boy. "It is with great sadness that I confirm one of those injured, a 13-year-old boy, has died. He was taken to hospital after being stabbed and sadly died shortly afterwards," he said.
"We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community, we are not looking for more suspects and this incident does not appear to be terror-related," he added.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the incident as a “shocking” one, saying that such violence has no place on the country's streets.
"This is a shocking incident. My thoughts are with those affected and their families. I'd like to thank the emergency services for their ongoing response, and pay tribute to the extraordinary bravery shown by police on the scene, said Sunak. "Such violence has no place on our streets," he added.
The police said that the incident did not seem to be linked to terrorism and that at least five people, including two police officers, were taken to the hospital.
"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, said Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan.
Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell confirmed the death of the teenage boy. "It is with great sadness that I confirm one of those injured, a 13-year-old boy, has died. He was taken to hospital after being stabbed and sadly died shortly afterwards," he said.
"We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community, we are not looking for more suspects and this incident does not appear to be terror-related," he added.
