LONDON, ENGLAND – A shocking incident ensued in Hainault, east London, claiming the life of a 13-year-old boy when a man crashed a car into a house and then proceeded to attack bystanders with a sword. Authorities apprehended the suspect at the scene.
London’s Metropolitan Police report that the horrifying episode unfolded around 7 a.m. local time. The Thurlow Gardens area in Hainault was gripped with panic as the man crashed into a residence and then began a stabbing rampage, leaving several injured.
According to the police, a 13-year-old boy tragically succumbed to the injuries inflicted by this brazen attack. The incident also left four individuals, comprising two police officers and two members of the public, with serious injuries, all of whom are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.
The initial information from the Metropolitan Police indicates that the suspect attacked other bystanders and police officers after crashing into the house. They arrested a 36-year-old male at the scene and curtailed his reign of terror.
Ade Adelekan, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, commented on the impact of the incident on the local community, saying, “This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned. I know the wider community will be feeling shock and alarm.”
While more information on the event’s details is expected to be released by authorities, law enforcement officers assure the public that this attack is not currently deemed terror-related and poses no ongoing threat to the broader community.