UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged stronger policing and enhanced protection for communities following a shocking anti-Semitic attack that led to multiple arrests. The government is also preparing new measures aimed at tackling organised proxy violence and extremist threats. Tensions remained high as Starmer’s motorcade was reportedly heckled during a visit to the incident site, highlighting growing public anxiety over security and hate-driven violence.


London Stabbing: Starmer Vows Crackdown After Anti-Semitic Attack Sparks Outrage in UK

#Gravitas A shadowy group with unclear origins has claimed responsibility for the double stabbing in London, which the UK police declared a terror incident.  


London Stabbing: The Little-Known Group Claiming London Terror Attack

<p>The 13-year-old boy, who was arrested for launching a stabbing rampage on his classmates in a north-west London school, has now been charged with attempted murder on Thursday (Feb 12). The teen attacked two boys aged 12 and 13 at Kingsbury High School in Brent on Tuesday (Feb 10).&nbsp;</p><p>The suspect, who cannot be named due to his age, is facing two counts of attempted murder, possessing a knife on school premises, and using a noxious substance, insect spray, on a third child, the Metropolitan Police said. He will be appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Youth Court later today.</p><p>The incident happened during lunchtime around 12:40 pm. The suspect was arrested around 4:15 pm.&nbsp;</p><p>The investigation is being led by the counter-terror police, but the incident has not yet been declared a terrorist incident. Reportedly, the boy shouted “Allahu Akbar” before launching an attack on his classmates.</p><p>According to the police, the two victims who were stabbed are in a stable condition in the hospital.</p><p>Temporary commander Helen Flanagan, from London’s counter-terror force, described the charges as “extremely serious against a young boy.”</p><p>“We continue to support the victims and their families, as well as the wider school community following this shocking incident,” she added.</p><p>Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service said that their prosecutors have “worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.”</p><h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2><p>On Tuesday afternoon, a 13-year-old student of the Kingsbury High School pulled out a knife and stabbed another 13-year-old in the neck and back. Seconds later, he attacked a 12-year-old boy, as other screaming children watched in horror. Citing witnesses, the Daily Mail reports that the attacker was shouting “Allahu Akbar” ("God is greatest" in Arabic) while carrying out the attack.</p><p>The knife-wielding teenager fled after the attack, but an hour later was found hiding nearby. He has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.</p><p>According to reports, the attacker was not a pupil at Kingsbury High School, where he carried out the shocking knife attack. It remains unclear how he managed to enter the school with a concealed weapon.</p>

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing two classmates at a north-west London school. Counter-terror police are leading the probe.

The 13-year-old boy, who was arrested for launching a stabbing rampage on his classmates in a north-west London school, has now been charged with attempted murder on Thursday (Feb 12). The teen attacked two boys aged 12 and 13 at Kingsbury High School in Brent on Tuesday (Feb 10). The suspect, who cannot be named due to his age, is facing two counts of attempted murder, possessing a knife on school premises, and using a noxious substance, insect spray, on a third child, the Metropolitan Police said. He will be appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Youth Court later today. The incident happened during lunchtime around 12:40 pm. The suspect was arrested around 4:15 pm. The investigation is being led by the counter-terror police, but the incident has not yet been declared a terrorist incident. Reportedly, the boy shouted “Allahu Akbar” before launching an attack on his classmates. According to the police, the two victims who were stabbed are in a stable condition in the hospital. Temporary commander Helen Flanagan, from London’s counter-terror force, described the charges as “extremely serious against a young boy.” “We continue to support the victims and their families, as well as the wider school community following this shocking incident,” she added. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service said that their prosecutors have “worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.” What happened? On Tuesday afternoon, a 13-year-old student of the Kingsbury High School pulled out a knife and stabbed another 13-year-old in the neck and back. Seconds later, he attacked a 12-year-old boy, as other screaming children watched in horror. Citing witnesses, the Daily Mail reports that the attacker was shouting “Allahu Akbar” ("God is greatest" in Arabic) while carrying out the attack. The knife-wielding teenager fled after the attack, but an hour later was found hiding nearby. He has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. According to reports, the attacker was not a pupil at Kingsbury High School, where he carried out the shocking knife attack. It remains unclear how he managed to enter the school with a concealed weapon.

<p>A 13-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing two classmates at a north-west London school. Counter-terror police are leading the probe.</p>

London school knife attack: 13-year-old charged with attempted murder after stabbing two

<p>Five people in south London were hospitalised following a stabbing in Croydon. According to the police, a man was arrested following the attack near an Asda supermarket in Croydon.&nbsp;</p>
<p>London's Ambulance Service said that of the five people hospitalised, one was taken to a major trauma centre in London.</p>
<h2><strong>Motive of stabbing not yet known</strong></h2>
<p>&ldquo;We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, members of our Tactical Response Unit and London&rsquo;s Air Ambulance,&rdquo; the service said.</p>
<p>The motive behind the stabbing was not yet known.</p>
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<p>Speaking to The Guardian, a London Ambulance Service spokesperson said, &ldquo;We were called at 10.21 am this morning to reports of a stabbing incident in Marlowe Way, Croydon."</p>
<p>&ldquo;Our crews treated five patients at the scene before taking one to a major trauma centre in London and four to other hospitals,&rdquo; the spokesperson added.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Southport stabbing suspect faces sentencing</strong></h2>
<p>The stabbing came hours after a teenager faced sentencing for killing three girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport on July 29 last year.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Axel Rudakubana, 18, sat in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court in northwest England, dressed in a gray prison tracksuit and with his head between his knees, as a judge prepared to sentence him for the attack.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But as prosecutors began outlining the evidence, Rudakubana interrupted by shouting from the dock that he felt ill and wanted to see a paramedic.</p>
<p>Rudakubana faces decades in prison.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World | The incident occurred in Croydon, near an Asda supermarket. Five people were injured and the police arrested a man in connection with the crime. 

Five people in south London were hospitalised following a stabbing in Croydon. According to the police, a man was arrested following the attack near an Asda supermarket in Croydon. London's Ambulance Service said that of the five people hospitalised, one was taken to a major trauma centre in London. Motive of stabbing not yet known “We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, members of our Tactical Response Unit and London’s Air Ambulance,” the service said. The motive behind the stabbing was not yet known. Also read | Teen behind UK's Southport stabbing case pleads guilty Speaking to The Guardian, a London Ambulance Service spokesperson said, “We were called at 10.21 am this morning to reports of a stabbing incident in Marlowe Way, Croydon." “Our crews treated five patients at the scene before taking one to a major trauma centre in London and four to other hospitals,” the spokesperson added. Southport stabbing suspect faces sentencing The stabbing came hours after a teenager faced sentencing for killing three girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport on July 29 last year. Axel Rudakubana, 18, sat in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court in northwest England, dressed in a gray prison tracksuit and with his head between his knees, as a judge prepared to sentence him for the attack. But as prosecutors began outlining the evidence, Rudakubana interrupted by shouting from the dock that he felt ill and wanted to see a paramedic. Rudakubana faces decades in prison. (With inputs from agencies)

Five people hospitalised following stabbing near London supermarket, one man arrested

<p>Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square.</p>

<p>A 32-year-old man&nbsp;has been detained by the Met Police and they believe there weren't "any outstanding suspects." The girl is hospitalised, and her injuries are not life-threatening. The woman also sustained minor injuries and is undergoing treatment.</p>

<p>The Met police said that the incident was not terror-related. “Officers are at the scene of a stabbing in Leicester Square. A man has been arrested and is in custody. Two victims, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman, have been taken to hospital and we await an update on their condition,” police said in a statement.</p>

<p>Shortly after the attack, several police officers were still at the scene next to the Lego store on Swiss Court, just off the square itself. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said paramedics were called at 11:36 BST to reports of a stabbing.</p>

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<p>“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer. We also dispatched members of our tactical response unit. We treated a child and an adult at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre," they told BBC.</p>

<p>Soon after the incident, multiple police officers remained on the scene near the Lego store on Swiss Court, close to the square. A spokesperson from the London Ambulance Service stated that paramedics were alerted at 11:36 BST to a reported stabbing.</p>

<p>This incident comes at a time when the situation in UK remains volatile, with rioters clashing with police and chanting anti-immigration and Islamophobic slogans. The unrest has been fuelled by right-wing activists spreading false information on social media about a knife attack that left three girls dead at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.</p>

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Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square.

Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square. A 32-year-old man has been detained by the Met Police and they believe there weren't "any outstanding suspects." The girl is hospitalised, and her injuries are not life-threatening. The woman also sustained minor injuries and is undergoing treatment. The Met police said that the incident was not terror-related. “Officers are at the scene of a stabbing in Leicester Square. A man has been arrested and is in custody. Two victims, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman, have been taken to hospital and we await an update on their condition,” police said in a statement. Shortly after the attack, several police officers were still at the scene next to the Lego store on Swiss Court, just off the square itself. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said paramedics were called at 11:36 BST to reports of a stabbing. Also read: Sweden's proposed 'snitch law' against immigrants creates stir and concern “We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer. We also dispatched members of our tactical response unit. We treated a child and an adult at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre," they told BBC. Soon after the incident, multiple police officers remained on the scene near the Lego store on Swiss Court, close to the square. A spokesperson from the London Ambulance Service stated that paramedics were alerted at 11:36 BST to a reported stabbing. This incident comes at a time when the situation in UK remains volatile, with rioters clashing with police and chanting anti-immigration and Islamophobic slogans. The unrest has been fuelled by right-wing activists spreading false information on social media about a knife attack that left three girls dead at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. (With inputs from agencies)

London stabbing: Girl, 11, woman stabbed at Leicester Square; suspect arrested

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidcXhzGb1xOs0D" />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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A 13-year-old boy was killed in the attack and four other victims,&nbsp;including two police officers who sustained serious wounds, are hospitalised.</p>

<p>The incident does not appear to be terror-related, Deputy Assistant Commissioner said.</p>

<p>“Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has&nbsp;been arrested.&nbsp;We were called&nbsp;shortly before 7 am to&nbsp;reports of&nbsp;a vehicle&nbsp;being driven&nbsp;into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area. There were reports people have&nbsp;been stabbed,"&nbsp;Metropolitan police statement read.</p>

<p>“At this&nbsp;time&nbsp;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&nbsp;was arrested&nbsp;at the scene&nbsp;and&nbsp;he is in custody,”&nbsp;the statement added.</p>

<p>Unverified videos from the incident are making the rounds on social media. In them, a man&nbsp;is seen&nbsp;holding a sword and approaching homes near the location in Hainault.</p>

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<p>It's&nbsp;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.</p>

<p>London Mayor Sadiq Khan told BBC,&nbsp;"I am absolutely devastated by the news from Hainault this morning. I remain in constant contact with the [Met Police] commissioner. A man has&nbsp;been arrested&nbsp;and&nbsp;the area secured."</p>

<p>PM Rishi Sunak wrote on X,&nbsp;"I'd&nbsp;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.&nbsp;I'd&nbsp;like&nbsp;to thank the emergency services for their ongoing response and pay tribute to the extraordinary bravery&nbsp;shown by police&nbsp;on the scene. Such violence has no place on our streets."<br />
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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

<p>Police shot dead a man in south London on Sunday after two people were stabbed in what police described as a terrorism-related incident.</p>

<p>Some witnesses said the man had been armed with a machete. One described him as wearing silver canisters on his chest.</p>

<p>Police said the man they had shot had been pronounced dead. They said two people had been wounded in the attack in Streatham, a busy residential district south of the River Thames.</p>

<p>"We await updates on their condition," police said, adding the scene of the incident was now fully contained.</p>

<p>"The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related," the police said on Twitter.</p>

<p>A Western security source said the incident was related to Islamist militancy.</p>

<p>The local member of parliament, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, said one of the wounded was seriously hurt.</p>

<p>Sky News quoted Gulled Bulhan, a 19-year-old student from Streatham, as saying he witnessed the shooting in front of a shop.</p>

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<p>"I was crossing the road when I saw a man with a machete and silver canisters on his chest being chased by what I assume was an undercover police officer - as they were in civilian clothing," Bulhan said.</p>

<p>"The man was then shot. I think I heard three gun shots but I can't quite remember."</p>

<p>Armed police cordoned off the area and said people should avoid the area.</p>

<p>In one video of the scene posted on Twitter, but not verified by Reuters, a man can be seen lying on the street while at least two armed police officers point their guns from behind an unmarked car with its blue lights flashing.</p>

<p>At least one helicopter flew overhead and police cars were in surrounding streets, with the area blocked off by tape.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related. My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected.</p>
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<p>Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter: "Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related".</p>

<p>"My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected," he added.</p>

<p>The last such incident in London was in November, when police shot dead a man wearing a fake suicide vest who stabbed two people to death and wounded three more before being wrestled to the ground by bystanders.</p>

<p>That attack, at London Bridge, was carried out by a man with Islamist militant sympathies. He had been jailed for terrorism and released early.</p>

<p>London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, said in a statement after Sunday's incident: "Terrorists seek to divide us and to destroy our way of life - here in London we will never let them succeed."</p>


Police shot dead a man in south London on Sunday after two people were stabbed in what police described as a terrorism-related incident. Some witnesses said the man had been armed with a machete.

Police shot dead a man in south London on Sunday after two people were stabbed in what police described as a terrorism-related incident. Some witnesses said the man had been armed with a machete. One described him as wearing silver canisters on his chest. Police said the man they had shot had been pronounced dead. They said two people had been wounded in the attack in Streatham, a busy residential district south of the River Thames. "We await updates on their condition," police said, adding the scene of the incident was now fully contained. "The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related," the police said on Twitter. A Western security source said the incident was related to Islamist militancy. The local member of parliament, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, said one of the wounded was seriously hurt. Sky News quoted Gulled Bulhan, a 19-year-old student from Streatham, as saying he witnessed the shooting in front of a shop. Also read: London -Stabbing incident reported, 2 injured; attacker shot down by police #INCIDENT A man has been shot by armed officers in #Streatham. At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed. The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related. Please follow @metpoliceuk for updates — Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) February 2, 2020 × "I was crossing the road when I saw a man with a machete and silver canisters on his chest being chased by what I assume was an undercover police officer - as they were in civilian clothing," Bulhan said. "The man was then shot. I think I heard three gun shots but I can't quite remember." Armed police cordoned off the area and said people should avoid the area. In one video of the scene posted on Twitter, but not verified by Reuters, a man can be seen lying on the street while at least two armed police officers point their guns from behind an unmarked car with its blue lights flashing. At least one helicopter flew overhead and police cars were in surrounding streets, with the area blocked off by tape. Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related. My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected. — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 2, 2020 × Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter: "Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related". "My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected," he added. The last such incident in London was in November, when police shot dead a man wearing a fake suicide vest who stabbed two people to death and wounded three more before being wrestled to the ground by bystanders. That attack, at London Bridge, was carried out by a man with Islamist militant sympathies. He had been jailed for terrorism and released early. London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, said in a statement after Sunday's incident: "Terrorists seek to divide us and to destroy our way of life - here in London we will never let them succeed."

Police shoot man dead after London stabbing incident described as terrorism

<p>After an Islamist extremist stabbed two people in London yesterday, the British government has promised strict action against not only the perpetrator, but also an overhaul&nbsp;to the system. Additionally, the government added that they would be stringent with people who were released from prison after being convicted for terrorism-related charges.</p>

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<p>The police yesterday shot Sudesh Amman, 20, at the busy Streatham High Road. He was allegedly wearing a fake suicide vest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP reported that Amman was released from prison earlier than expected and was serving time for terror offences.</p>

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<p>A similar incident had taken place two months ago, when police shot a terrorist who had been given an early release. In this case, the perpetrator had stabbed two to death attending a prisoner rehabilitation conference near London Bridge.</p>

<p>To that crime, the government responded by enforcing longer prison sentences for people charged with terror, ending the provision for early release, and also allotting more funds into the counter-terrorism police budget in the upcoming fiscal year.</p>

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<p>Lucy D'Orsi, Deputy Assistance Commissioner said while giving a statement ''The suspect had been recently released from prison where he had been serving a sentence for Islamist-related offences''.<br />
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"The suspect has not yet been formally identified however... we are confident he was Sudesh Amman, aged 20", she added.</p>

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According to local media, Amman was imprisoned in December 2018 for 13 terror offences and released recently while being kept under ''police surveillance''.</p>

<p>In May 2018, he was arrested in North London for allegedly planning a terrorist attack.&nbsp;This was ascertained based on his posts on the messaging service Telegram.<br />
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After yesterday's incident, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced, ''Tomorrow (Monday) we will announce further plans for fundamental changes to the system for dealing with those convicted of terrorism offences''.</p>

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After an Islamist extremist stabbed two people in London yesterday, the British government has promised strict action against not only the perpetrator, but also an overhaul to the system.

After an Islamist extremist stabbed two people in London yesterday, the British government has promised strict action against not only the perpetrator, but also an overhaul to the system. Additionally, the government added that they would be stringent with people who were released from prison after being convicted for terrorism-related charges. The police yesterday shot Sudesh Amman, 20, at the busy Streatham High Road. He was allegedly wearing a fake suicide vest. AFP reported that Amman was released from prison earlier than expected and was serving time for terror offences. A Police officer is seen near a site where a man was shot by armed officers in Streatham, south London, Britain, February 2, 2020 | Reuters A similar incident had taken place two months ago, when police shot a terrorist who had been given an early release. In this case, the perpetrator had stabbed two to death attending a prisoner rehabilitation conference near London Bridge. To that crime, the government responded by enforcing longer prison sentences for people charged with terror, ending the provision for early release, and also allotting more funds into the counter-terrorism police budget in the upcoming fiscal year. Also read: Police shoot man dead after London stabbing incident described as terrorism Lucy D'Orsi, Deputy Assistance Commissioner said while giving a statement ''The suspect had been recently released from prison where he had been serving a sentence for Islamist-related offences''. "The suspect has not yet been formally identified however... we are confident he was Sudesh Amman, aged 20", she added. A police officer is seen near a site where a man was shot by armed officers in Streatham, south London, Britain, February 2, 2020 | Reuters According to local media, Amman was imprisoned in December 2018 for 13 terror offences and released recently while being kept under ''police surveillance''. In May 2018, he was arrested in North London for allegedly planning a terrorist attack. This was ascertained based on his posts on the messaging service Telegram. After yesterday's incident, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced, ''Tomorrow (Monday) we will announce further plans for fundamental changes to the system for dealing with those convicted of terrorism offences''. (With inputs from AFP)

UK promises sweeping reform after terror stabbing

At least two people were injured in a stabbing attack in Streatham, a neighbourhood in south London Sunday

Man shot dead after two stabbed in London terror attack | WION News | World News

<p>A man went on a stabbing spree in London, United Kingdom on Sunday.&nbsp;The attacker has been shot down by the police.</p>

<p>The attack has been declared a terrorist act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A man has been shot by armed officers in #Streatham. At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed. The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related," read a tweet posted by&nbsp;Metropolitan Police.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INCIDENT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INCIDENT</a> A man has been shot by armed officers in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Streatham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Streatham</a>. At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed. The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related. Please follow <a href="https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@metpoliceuk</a> for updates</p>
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) <a href="https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk/status/1223987448742666241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>While Metropolitan Police earlier estimated "a number of people" to have been stabbed, it later said "two people have been injured".&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We believe there are two injured victims. We await updates on their conditions.<br />
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We will issue more information when possible.</p>
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<p>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also tweeted out on the incident saying that his "thoughts are with the injured and all those affected".&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related. My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected.</p>
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<p>"Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related. My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected," Johnson tweeted out.&nbsp;</p>


A man went on a stabbing spree in London, United Kingdom on Sunday. The attacker has been shot down by the police. The attack has been declared a terrorist act. "A man has been shot by armed officers in #Streatham.

A man went on a stabbing spree in London, United Kingdom on Sunday. The attacker has been shot down by the police. The attack has been declared a terrorist act. "A man has been shot by armed officers in #Streatham. At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed. The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related," read a tweet posted by Metropolitan Police. #INCIDENT A man has been shot by armed officers in #Streatham. At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed. The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related. Please follow @metpoliceuk for updates — Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) February 2, 2020 × While Metropolitan Police earlier estimated "a number of people" to have been stabbed, it later said "two people have been injured". We believe there are two injured victims. We await updates on their conditions. The scene has been fully contained. We will issue more information when possible. — Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) February 2, 2020 × UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson also tweeted out on the incident saying that his "thoughts are with the injured and all those affected". Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related. My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected. — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 2, 2020 × "Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related. My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected," Johnson tweeted out.

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