A 36-year-old man wielding a sword launched a stabbing spree near an east London Tube station on Tuesday, leaving at least five people injured, including two police officers, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Details on the condition of the victims, including the two officers, remain pending.
Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan expressed empathy for those impacted by the ordeal, acknowledging the fear and apprehension gripping the wider community.
Adelekan assured the public of forthcoming updates as investigations unfold.
Emergency services, including the police, continue to maintain a presence in the Hainault area of east London, where the incident transpired shortly before 7 am local time.
Initial reports indicated a vehicle collision with a residence in the Thurlow Gardens vicinity, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
Video footage circulating on social media captured the assailant, adorned with a beard, brandishing the sword as he roamed the residential streets of Hainault.
Despite the alarming nature of the incident, authorities moved to assuage concerns, asserting that there is no ongoing threat to the broader community and ruling out additional suspects.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan lauded the prompt action of emergency responders, commending their bravery in confronting danger to safeguard others.
UK Home Secretary James Cleverly echoed similar sentiments, affirming his regular monitoring of developments surrounding the incident and extending sympathies to those affected.
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