A man armed with a sword has been detained following an assault on civilians and police officers in Hainault, north-east London on Tuesday (Apr 30), police said.

A man armed with a sword has been detained following an assault on civilians and police officers in Hainault, north-east London on Tuesday (Apr 30), police said. A 13-year-old boy was killed in the attack and four other victims, including two police officers who sustained serious wounds, are hospitalised. The incident does not appear to be terror-related, Deputy Assistant Commissioner said. “Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested. We were called shortly before 7 am to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area. There were reports people have been stabbed," Metropolitan police statement read. “At this time we understand the suspect went on to attack other members of the public and two police officers. We are awaiting an update on the condition of those injured. A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene and he is in custody,” the statement added. Unverified videos from the incident are making the rounds on social media. In them, a man is seen holding a sword and approaching homes near the location in Hainault. Also read: Who is Tarun Ghulati, Indian-origin London mayoral candidate running against Sadiq Khan? It's unclear where exactly the attack this morning took place. The Hainault underground station is closed due to a police investigation in the area, according to Transport for London. London Mayor Sadiq Khan told BBC, "I am absolutely devastated by the news from Hainault this morning. I remain in constant contact with the [Met Police] commissioner. A man has been arrested and the area secured." PM Rishi Sunak wrote on X, "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. Such violence has no place on our streets. 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. Such violence has no place on our streets." (With inputs from agencies)

Boy, 13, killed, four injured as man wielding sword attacks civilians, police in Hainault, London; arrested

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Boy, 13, killed, four injured as man wielding sword attacks civilians, police in Hainault, London; arrested