A 14-year-old boy has died following multiple stabbings in Hainault east London as a sword-wielding suspect remains in custody after being tasered and arrested on suspicion of murder.

Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, of the Metropolitan Police, said four other people were injured in the attack in Hainault, while Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe said the suspect is in hospital after sustaining injuries when his van hit a house.

Two Met officers suffered wounds that require surgery, with Mr Bell describing their injuries as “significant” but not life-threatening, and injuries sustained by two members of the public are also not deemed to be life-threatening.

The officer said he did not believe it was a targeted attack, and it is not believed to be terror-related.

Giving a statement in Hainault, Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe said: “The 36-year-old man arrested at the scene is currently in hospital having suffered injuries when his van collided with a building.

Click here for more from TalkTV [ Ссылка ]

If you need any help visit: [ Ссылка ]

#hainault #london #hainaultattack #swordattack

свернуть