<p class="MsoNormal">A knife and fire attack that took place on a train in Tokyo on Sunday has injured at least nine people. Local police officers have now detained one man in relation to this incident.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Local media organisations, including NHK, have claimed that the main who has been detained is responsible for starting a fire on the train. It is being reported that the man spread a liquid around the train carriage to start the fire. However, officials have not confirmed it yet.</p>

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<p>The attack took place around 8 pm when the country was wrapping up its polling of the general elections.</p>

<p>Video evidence posted on Twitter showed several people trying to climb out of the Keio Line train at a station to escape the ongoing attack. It is believed that nearly 15 people have been injured in the attack, of which one is in critical care, but officials have only claimed of nine injured people.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Scary train incident in Tokyo. I believe it’s on the Keio line. I hope everyone is ok. It’s 9 p.m. on Sunday night. Hope the train wasn’t too busy. <a href="https://t.co/4i9ADp5PVV">pic.twitter.com/4i9ADp5PVV</a></p>
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<p><o:p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-election-looks-closer-than-usual-but-party-in-power-has-hit-snooze-425565">Japan’s election looks closer than usual, but party in power has hit snooze</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>It has been reported that the 24-year-old culprit was dressed as the Joker from the DC Comics' series, The Batman. Onlookers thought it was a Halloween prank, until the corrupted Joker started attacking people with his knife.&nbsp;</o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"I thought it was a Halloween stunt," one witness told the Yomiuri newspaper, recalling the moment he saw other passengers running in a panic towards his train car. "Then, I saw a man walking this way, slowly waving a long knife." He said there was blood on the knife.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">This is not the first time such a violent attack has taken place in Japan in the recent years. Although such incidents are rare in Japan, nine people were injured in a similar stabbing attack on a commuter train in the capital city, Tokyo. The suspect, in that case, had self-surrendered a little later.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-elections-2021-voting-starts-key-test-for-kishida-425486"><strong>WATCH |</strong></a></o:p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">Back in 2019, too, a man had shot dead two people including a young school girl and had also injured dozen others in a mass shooting. This incident had rocked the country as majority of the targets were school children who were waiting for their school busy to arrive.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Even in 2018, a man was accused of stabbing one person to death and injuring two others in a bullet train.<o:p></o:p></p>


A knife and fire attack that took place on a train in Tokyo on Sunday has injured at least nine people. Local police officers have now detained one man in relation to this incident.

A knife and fire attack that took place on a train in Tokyo on Sunday has injured at least nine people. Local police officers have now detained one man in relation to this incident. Local media organisations, including NHK, have claimed that the main who has been detained is responsible for starting a fire on the train. It is being reported that the man spread a liquid around the train carriage to start the fire. However, officials have not confirmed it yet. 京王線火災で逃げる人々 pic.twitter.com/ZfN1pD0C2V — しずくβ (@siz33) October 31, 2021 × The attack took place around 8 pm when the country was wrapping up its polling of the general elections. Video evidence posted on Twitter showed several people trying to climb out of the Keio Line train at a station to escape the ongoing attack. It is believed that nearly 15 people have been injured in the attack, of which one is in critical care, but officials have only claimed of nine injured people. Scary train incident in Tokyo. I believe it’s on the Keio line. I hope everyone is ok. It’s 9 p.m. on Sunday night. Hope the train wasn’t too busy. pic.twitter.com/4i9ADp5PVV — 🌾Food Sake Tokyo🍙 (@YukariSakamoto) October 31, 2021 × Also read | Japan’s election looks closer than usual, but party in power has hit snooze It has been reported that the 24-year-old culprit was dressed as the Joker from the DC Comics' series, The Batman. Onlookers thought it was a Halloween prank, until the corrupted Joker started attacking people with his knife. "I thought it was a Halloween stunt," one witness told the Yomiuri newspaper, recalling the moment he saw other passengers running in a panic towards his train car. "Then, I saw a man walking this way, slowly waving a long knife." He said there was blood on the knife. This is not the first time such a violent attack has taken place in Japan in the recent years. Although such incidents are rare in Japan, nine people were injured in a similar stabbing attack on a commuter train in the capital city, Tokyo. The suspect, in that case, had self-surrendered a little later. WATCH | Back in 2019, too, a man had shot dead two people including a young school girl and had also injured dozen others in a mass shooting. This incident had rocked the country as majority of the targets were school children who were waiting for their school busy to arrive. Even in 2018, a man was accused of stabbing one person to death and injuring two others in a bullet train.

Man dressed as Joker injures 9 people in knife and fire attack on Tokyo train

<p class="MsoNormal">A Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">As per local media reports, a man walked into his constituency surgery and stabbed the MP multiple times. The Essex Police has arrested a suspect.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Flags across London were lowered in honour of Sir David Amess.</p>

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<p><o:p>"We were called to reports of a stabbing in Eastwood Rd North shortly after 12.05pm," the police department&nbsp;reported through their official Twitter handle. "A man was arrested shortly after &amp; we're not looking for anyone else."</o:p></p>

<p>The man arrested is reported to be a 25-year-old. The weapon of murder, a knife, was also recovered from the scene of the crime.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">It has been reported that the 69-year-old politician was undergoing treatment for his injuries from the stabbing, but he was later declared dead.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Sir David Amess represented Southend West in Essex. He was present at the Belfairs Methodist Church to conduct his&nbsp;regular weekly meeting with constituents. He had also announced his trip on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My next constituency surgery will be taking place on Friday 15th October at Belfairs Methodist Church, 251 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4NG.<br />
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To book an appointment please email amessd@parliament.uk or call 020 7219 3452 <a href="https://t.co/aHhxWPrXXi">pic.twitter.com/aHhxWPrXXi</a></p>
— Sir David Amess MP (@amessd_southend) <a href="https://twitter.com/amessd_southend/status/1447876799531212800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>David Cameron offered his prayers to the injured minister. "Very alarming and worrying news reports coming from Leigh-on-Sea," he said.&nbsp;"My thoughts and prayers are with Sir David Amess and his family."</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Meanwhile, as the news of the stabbing reached Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister cancelled all media interviews planned for the day.&nbsp;It is unclear whether the Cabinet meeting will take place or not.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"I think all our hearts are full of shock and sadness today at the loss of Sir David Amess MP, who was killed in his constituency surgery, in a church, after almost 40 years of continuous service to the people of Essex and the whole of the United Kingdom," Johnson told reporters.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">UK's ministers and ex-colleagues of Sir David Amess took to Twitter to pay their respects to the Conservative MP.</p>

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My heart goes out to Julia, his family, and all who loved him.<br />
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Let us remember him and what he did with his life.</p>
— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) <a href="https://twitter.com/sajidjavid/status/1449015152544817156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heartbroken that we have lost Sir David Amess MP. A great common sense politician and a formidable campaigner with a big heart, and tremendous generosity of spirit - including towards those he disagreed with. RIP my friend.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and staff of Sir David Amess.<br />
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He was a thoroughly kind and decent man who above all else cared strongly for his constituents and worked hard for them over his distinguished career.<br />
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We have all lost a good friend.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So sad to hear about Sir David Amess who I worked alongside in Westminster on the APPG for Fire Safety &amp; Rescue. He was of course on the benches opposite but was always friendly &amp; kind. My thoughts &amp; prayers are with his family, RIP.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Terrible to hear of the tragic, sad loss of Sir David Amess one of the great veterans and great people of politics. Thoroughly decent man in every way, really will be missed in Parliament, by the people of Southend, many friends and, of course, the family he was so proud of.</p>
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A Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea. As per local media reports, a man walked into his constituency surgery and stabbed the MP multiple times.

A Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, succumbed to his injuries after he was stabbed multiple times at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea. As per local media reports, a man walked into his constituency surgery and stabbed the MP multiple times. The Essex Police has arrested a suspect. Flags across London were lowered in honour of Sir David Amess. A man has been arrested on suspicion murder after a man was stabbed in #LeighonSea. We were called to Eastwood Road North shortly after 12.05pm. Sadly, a man later died. A man was arrested at the scene. We are not looking for anyone else. Read more: https://t.co/CR8vYv8yuR pic.twitter.com/llSd1Tr0H7 — Essex Police (@EssexPoliceUK) October 15, 2021 × "We were called to reports of a stabbing in Eastwood Rd North shortly after 12.05pm," the police department reported through their official Twitter handle. "A man was arrested shortly after & we're not looking for anyone else." The man arrested is reported to be a 25-year-old. The weapon of murder, a knife, was also recovered from the scene of the crime. It has been reported that the 69-year-old politician was undergoing treatment for his injuries from the stabbing, but he was later declared dead. Sir David Amess represented Southend West in Essex. He was present at the Belfairs Methodist Church to conduct his regular weekly meeting with constituents. He had also announced his trip on Twitter. My next constituency surgery will be taking place on Friday 15th October at Belfairs Methodist Church, 251 Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4NG. To book an appointment please email amessd@parliament.uk or call 020 7219 3452 pic.twitter.com/aHhxWPrXXi — Sir David Amess MP (@amessd_southend) October 12, 2021 × David Cameron offered his prayers to the injured minister. "Very alarming and worrying news reports coming from Leigh-on-Sea," he said. "My thoughts and prayers are with Sir David Amess and his family." Meanwhile, as the news of the stabbing reached Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister cancelled all media interviews planned for the day. It is unclear whether the Cabinet meeting will take place or not. "I think all our hearts are full of shock and sadness today at the loss of Sir David Amess MP, who was killed in his constituency surgery, in a church, after almost 40 years of continuous service to the people of Essex and the whole of the United Kingdom," Johnson told reporters. UK's ministers and ex-colleagues of Sir David Amess took to Twitter to pay their respects to the Conservative MP. Devastated to learn of Sir David Amess' murder. A great man, a great friend, and a great MP killed while fulfilling his democratic role. My heart goes out to Julia, his family, and all who loved him. Let us remember him and what he did with his life. — Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) October 15, 2021 × Heartbroken that we have lost Sir David Amess MP. A great common sense politician and a formidable campaigner with a big heart, and tremendous generosity of spirit - including towards those he disagreed with. RIP my friend. — Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) October 15, 2021 × Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and staff of Sir David Amess. He was a thoroughly kind and decent man who above all else cared strongly for his constituents and worked hard for them over his distinguished career. We have all lost a good friend. — David Davis (@DavidDavisMP) October 15, 2021 × So sad to hear about Sir David Amess who I worked alongside in Westminster on the APPG for Fire Safety & Rescue. He was of course on the benches opposite but was always friendly & kind. My thoughts & prayers are with his family, RIP. — Karen Lee 💙 (@Karen_karenelee) October 15, 2021 × Terrible to hear of the tragic, sad loss of Sir David Amess one of the great veterans and great people of politics. Thoroughly decent man in every way, really will be missed in Parliament, by the people of Southend, many friends and, of course, the family he was so proud of. — Kevin Hollinrake MP (@kevinhollinrake) October 15, 2021 ×

UK: Conservative MP dies after getting stabbed multiple times; Suspect arrested

<p class="MsoNormal">New Zealand police have shot dead a man after he stabbed nearly six people in an Auckland supermarket. "Police have located the man and he has been shot. He has died at the scene," the police reported.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Locals described a scene of hysteria in the Countdown supermarket in the capital city's New Lynn suburb.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-covid-positive-man-flees-quarantine-facility-after-three-unsuccessful-attempts-410358" hreflang="en">NZ: Covid positive man flees quarantine after three unsuccessful attempts</a></strong></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">While the authorities had earlier described this incident as a random attack and not terror-related, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has termed this as a ‘terrorist attack’.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"What happened today was despicable, it was hateful, it was wrong," she said.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Ardern reported that the incident began around 2:40 pm and the officers were able to shoot and kill the stabber within "roughly 60 seconds of the attack ".</p>

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<p>The attacker is being described as an ISIS-inspired terrorist who arrived in New Zealand in 2011 and had roots from Sri Lanka.&nbsp;<o:p>"The attack at New Lynn Countdown was a terrorist attack carried out by a violent extremist," Ardern said. "He was supporter of IS-ideology. He was known to multiple agencies. I was personally aware of him."</o:p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">She also revealed that the attacker was being observed since 2016 but the authorities could not put him in prison due to legal obligations. As per the PM, his past activities had not reached to the level that he could be out behind the bars, but the officials were using every possible tool available to keep the country safe from him.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">This incident took place in the afternoon with only few people present in the mall, due to the ongoing Covid lockdown in the city.<o:p></o:p></p>


New Zealand police have shot dead a man after he stabbed nearly six people in an Auckland supermarket. "Police have located the man and he has been shot. He has died at the scene," the police reported.

New Zealand police have shot dead a man after he stabbed nearly six people in an Auckland supermarket. "Police have located the man and he has been shot. He has died at the scene," the police reported. Locals described a scene of hysteria in the Countdown supermarket in the capital city's New Lynn suburb. Also read | NZ: Covid positive man flees quarantine after three unsuccessful attempts While the authorities had earlier described this incident as a random attack and not terror-related, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has termed this as a ‘terrorist attack’. "What happened today was despicable, it was hateful, it was wrong," she said. Ardern reported that the incident began around 2:40 pm and the officers were able to shoot and kill the stabber within "roughly 60 seconds of the attack ". Terrorist attack in New Zealand 6 people injured, officials say this is ISIS influenced attack. pic.twitter.com/nh8Rez7uBc — Mark Kennedy (@RealMarkKennedy) September 3, 2021 × The attacker is being described as an ISIS-inspired terrorist who arrived in New Zealand in 2011 and had roots from Sri Lanka. "The attack at New Lynn Countdown was a terrorist attack carried out by a violent extremist," Ardern said. "He was supporter of IS-ideology. He was known to multiple agencies. I was personally aware of him." WATCH | She also revealed that the attacker was being observed since 2016 but the authorities could not put him in prison due to legal obligations. As per the PM, his past activities had not reached to the level that he could be out behind the bars, but the officials were using every possible tool available to keep the country safe from him. This incident took place in the afternoon with only few people present in the mall, due to the ongoing Covid lockdown in the city.

Jacinda Ardern calls New Zealand stabbing 'terrorist attack'; suspect shot dead

<p>A video from the United States has appeared online showing a New York cop using an empty chips packet and tape to keep a stabbing victim alive.</p>

<p>Before an ambulance arrived and took the man to the hospital, Officer Ronald Kennedy used the package and tape to stop the bleeding.</p>

<p>"Get me a bag of potato chips right now, Go in there and get me tape," Kennedy yelled to a bystander before dumping the snack on the pavement.</p>

<p>After responding to a reported stabbing in Harlem on July 7, the officer's unusual actions were filmed on a body cam.</p>

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NY’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Finest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Finest</a> at work...<a href="https://t.co/OGRJoa0q5i">pic.twitter.com/OGRJoa0q5i</a></p>
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<p>Officer Ronald Kennedy of the New York Police Department has been complimented by his superiors for his fast thinking after applying the makeshift dressing to the man's wound.</p>

<p>The victim, a 28-year-old man, was stabbed in his torso, the department said.</p>

<p>The attending physician attributed the victim's survival to Kennedy's interventions, according to police.</p>

<p>The victim remained in critical but stable condition at the hospital.</p>

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A video from the United States has appeared online showing a New York cop using an empty chips packet and tape to keep a stabbing victim alive. Before an ambulance arrived and took the man to the hospital, Officer Ronald Kennedy used the package and tape to stop the bleeding.

A video from the United States has appeared online showing a New York cop using an empty chips packet and tape to keep a stabbing victim alive. Before an ambulance arrived and took the man to the hospital, Officer Ronald Kennedy used the package and tape to stop the bleeding. "Get me a bag of potato chips right now, Go in there and get me tape," Kennedy yelled to a bystander before dumping the snack on the pavement. After responding to a reported stabbing in Harlem on July 7, the officer's unusual actions were filmed on a body cam. Above & beyond! Watch as @NYPD28Pct cops keep a stabbing victim alive using an empty potato chips bag & tape. NY’s #Finest at work...pic.twitter.com/OGRJoa0q5i — Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) July 17, 2021 × Officer Ronald Kennedy of the New York Police Department has been complimented by his superiors for his fast thinking after applying the makeshift dressing to the man's wound. The victim, a 28-year-old man, was stabbed in his torso, the department said. The attending physician attributed the victim's survival to Kennedy's interventions, according to police. The victim remained in critical but stable condition at the hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: US cop saves stabbing victim's life with empty chips packet and tape

<p>Five people were taken to Dunedin Hospital on Monday afternoon after the shock stabbing attack at a supermarket in the South Island city in New Zealand.</p>

<p>Three people have critical injuries and another two were moderately injured.</p>

<p>Ambulances attended the scene within minutes of being notified.</p>

<p>Witnesses told local media a man carrying two knives stabbed staff in the supermarket and bystanders who tried to stop him were also injured.</p>

<p>The most recent mass-casualty attack in New Zealand was the Christchurch mosques shootings in March 2019, when a white supremacist gunman murdered 51 Muslim worshippers and severely injured another 40.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the first question she asked police was whether the Dunedin attack had national security implications but they assured her it did not.</p>

<p>"At this stage, there's nothing to suggest from the police's perspective that this is what they would define as a domestic terror event," she told reporters.</p>

<p>Ardern also said police were not looking for anyone else concerning the attack.</p>

<p>"I want to acknowledge early reports of bystanders who have taken action to protect those around them... these are courageous acts and we are thinking of the families," she said.</p>

<p>Countdown's managing director Spencer Sonn said everyone at the supermarket chain was "shocked and devastated" by the attack.<br />
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New Zealand introduced tough gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch attack to limit access to firearms.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Five people were taken to Dunedin Hospital on Monday afternoon after the shock stabbing attack at a supermarket in the South Island city in New Zealand. Three people have critical injuries and another two were moderately injured.

Five people were taken to Dunedin Hospital on Monday afternoon after the shock stabbing attack at a supermarket in the South Island city in New Zealand. Three people have critical injuries and another two were moderately injured. Ambulances attended the scene within minutes of being notified. Witnesses told local media a man carrying two knives stabbed staff in the supermarket and bystanders who tried to stop him were also injured. The most recent mass-casualty attack in New Zealand was the Christchurch mosques shootings in March 2019, when a white supremacist gunman murdered 51 Muslim worshippers and severely injured another 40. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the first question she asked police was whether the Dunedin attack had national security implications but they assured her it did not. "At this stage, there's nothing to suggest from the police's perspective that this is what they would define as a domestic terror event," she told reporters. Ardern also said police were not looking for anyone else concerning the attack. "I want to acknowledge early reports of bystanders who have taken action to protect those around them... these are courageous acts and we are thinking of the families," she said. Countdown's managing director Spencer Sonn said everyone at the supermarket chain was "shocked and devastated" by the attack. New Zealand introduced tough gun laws in the wake of the Christchurch attack to limit access to firearms. (With inputs from agencies)

New Zealand stabbing: Five injured in attack at Dunedin supermarket, terror link ruled out

<p>Xinhua had earlier reported that two children had been seriously injured in the attack at around 2 p.m. (0600 GMT) in the city of Beiliu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A man wielding a knife killed two children and wounded 16 more people at a kindergarten in China's southwestern region of Guangxi on Wednesday, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.</p>

<p>Xinhua had earlier reported that two children had been seriously injured in the attack at around 2 p.m. (0600 GMT) in the city of Beiliu.</p>

<p>The conditions of the 16 wounded were improving after receiving treatment at the Beiliu City People's Hospital, Xinhua reported, citing the city's Propaganda Department.</p>

<p>A suspect was arrested by police, Xinhua reported earlier.</p>


Xinhua had earlier reported that two children had been seriously injured in the attack at around 2 p.m. (0600 GMT) in the city of Beiliu. A man wielding a knife killed two children and wounded 16 more people at a kindergarten in China's southwestern region of Guangxi on Wednesday, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.

Xinhua had earlier reported that two children had been seriously injured in the attack at around 2 p.m. (0600 GMT) in the city of Beiliu. A man wielding a knife killed two children and wounded 16 more people at a kindergarten in China's southwestern region of Guangxi on Wednesday, China's official Xinhua news agency reported. Xinhua had earlier reported that two children had been seriously injured in the attack at around 2 p.m. (0600 GMT) in the city of Beiliu. The conditions of the 16 wounded were improving after receiving treatment at the Beiliu City People's Hospital, Xinhua reported, citing the city's Propaganda Department. A suspect was arrested by police, Xinhua reported earlier.

Man with knife attacks kindergarten in China, kills 2 children: Report 

<p>Canada has charged a suspect with murder in the fatal stabbing of a woman and the wounding of six others in an early afternoon attack at a library in a Vancouver suburb on Saturday.</p>

<p>Yannick Bandaogo, 28, was charged with second-degree murder, North Vancouver's Royal Canadian Mounted Police homicide team said on Sunday. The six taken to the hospital do not have life-threatening injuries.</p>

<p>Video from the scene outside the library, which was near a busy shopping area, appeared to show a man injuring himself with a knife before being pounced on by police.</p>

<p>"He has undergone surgery for self-inflicted wounds and is currently in police custody," police said on Twitter, where they also announced a news conference at the library on Monday.</p>

<p>Police said the suspect's background, history in British Columbia and relationship to the victims, if any, were still being determined.</p>

<p>The motive for the attack is under investigation and no further details were provided.</p>


Canada has charged a suspect with murder in the fatal stabbing of a woman and the wounding of six others in an early afternoon attack at a library in a Vancouver suburb on Saturday.

Canada has charged a suspect with murder in the fatal stabbing of a woman and the wounding of six others in an early afternoon attack at a library in a Vancouver suburb on Saturday. Yannick Bandaogo, 28, was charged with second-degree murder, North Vancouver's Royal Canadian Mounted Police homicide team said on Sunday. The six taken to the hospital do not have life-threatening injuries. Video from the scene outside the library, which was near a busy shopping area, appeared to show a man injuring himself with a knife before being pounced on by police. "He has undergone surgery for self-inflicted wounds and is currently in police custody," police said on Twitter, where they also announced a news conference at the library on Monday. Police said the suspect's background, history in British Columbia and relationship to the victims, if any, were still being determined. The motive for the attack is under investigation and no further details were provided.

Canada charges man after fatal stabbing at Vancouver library

<p>One person was killed and at least five wounded in a stabbing attack Saturday at a library in Vancouver. A suspect, who apparently acted alone, was eventually taken into custody.</p>

<p>Canada's Global News reported one death, citing homicide police, who were not immediately available to confirm. No details were provided.</p>

<p>The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said "multiple victims" were stabbed inside and outside the North Vancouver Library and that one suspect was in custody.</p>

<p>Authorities did not release details on a possible motive for the attack, which took place in the afternoon in and near the library.</p>

<p>"One of the victims is dead," RCMP Sergeant Frank Chang told AFP, adding that authorities were still working to identify the victims.</p>

<p>CTV broadcast a video apparently showing the arrest of the suspect, who seemed to stab himself in the leg before collapsing and being detained by several police officers.</p>

<p>Six people were taken to hospitals, according to an emergency health services spokeswoman.</p>

<p>North Vancouver is a mostly quiet and wealthy suburb with about 85,000 people on the north side of Burrard Inlet, Vancouver's primary port.&nbsp;<br />
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One person was killed and at least five wounded in a stabbing attack Saturday at a library in Vancouver. A suspect, who apparently acted alone, was eventually taken into custody.

One person was killed and at least five wounded in a stabbing attack Saturday at a library in Vancouver. A suspect, who apparently acted alone, was eventually taken into custody. Canada's Global News reported one death, citing homicide police, who were not immediately available to confirm. No details were provided. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said "multiple victims" were stabbed inside and outside the North Vancouver Library and that one suspect was in custody. Authorities did not release details on a possible motive for the attack, which took place in the afternoon in and near the library. "One of the victims is dead," RCMP Sergeant Frank Chang told AFP, adding that authorities were still working to identify the victims. CTV broadcast a video apparently showing the arrest of the suspect, who seemed to stab himself in the leg before collapsing and being detained by several police officers. Six people were taken to hospitals, according to an emergency health services spokeswoman. North Vancouver is a mostly quiet and wealthy suburb with about 85,000 people on the north side of Burrard Inlet, Vancouver's primary port. (with inputs from agencies)

One dead, several wounded after stabbing attack in Vancouver

<p>A man attacked several people with a knife in Oberhausen on Thursday evening, German authorities said, leaving five injured.</p>

<p>A police spokesman confirmed the attack, telling news agencies that the suspect is wounded and has been taken into custody. He also sustained some injuries.</p>

<p>The injured people have been transferred to intensive medical treatment. Motives of the attack remain unknown.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A man attacked several people with a knife in Oberhausen on Thursday evening, German authorities said, leaving five injured. A police spokesman confirmed the attack, telling news agencies that the suspect is wounded and has been taken into custody.

A man attacked several people with a knife in Oberhausen on Thursday evening, German authorities said, leaving five injured. A police spokesman confirmed the attack, telling news agencies that the suspect is wounded and has been taken into custody. He also sustained some injuries. The injured people have been transferred to intensive medical treatment. Motives of the attack remain unknown. (With inputs from agencies)

Germany stabbing attack: Five injured in Oberhausen, suspect arrested

<p>Two people were killed and at least five wounded after a man dressed in medieval clothing stabbed them with a sword in Quebec, Canada. The incident took place on Saturday night (local time). A manhunt was launched through the streets of Old Quebec. The man was arrested early Sunday.</p>

<p>Such an incident was sure to cause scare especially after recent incidents of stabbing and beheading in France. However, the incident in Quebec was not connected with terrorist activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that the man was not associated with a terrorist group.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stabbing-attack-in-canada-leaves-2-dead-5-injured-339364">Stabbing attack in Canada leaves 2 dead, 5 injured</a></strong><br />
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"Yesterday evening we were plunged into a night of horror when a 24-year-old man, who does not live in Quebec, came with the intention of claiming as many victims as possible," Quebec City police chief Robert Pigeon told reporters.</p>

<p>"Everything leads us to believe" that the suspect, who was armed with a Japanese sword, "chose his victims at random," Pigeon added.</p>

<p>The attack came&nbsp;a day after the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the stabbing attack that took place in the French city of Nice which left three people dead and several injured.</p>

<p><strong>(With AFP inputs)</strong></p>


Two people were killed and at least five wounded after a man dressed in medieval clothing stabbed them with a sword in Quebec, Canada. The incident took place on Saturday night (local time).

Two people were killed and at least five wounded after a man dressed in medieval clothing stabbed them with a sword in Quebec, Canada. The incident took place on Saturday night (local time). A manhunt was launched through the streets of Old Quebec. The man was arrested early Sunday. Such an incident was sure to cause scare especially after recent incidents of stabbing and beheading in France. However, the incident in Quebec was not connected with terrorist activities. The police said that the man was not associated with a terrorist group. Also Read | Stabbing attack in Canada leaves 2 dead, 5 injured "Yesterday evening we were plunged into a night of horror when a 24-year-old man, who does not live in Quebec, came with the intention of claiming as many victims as possible," Quebec City police chief Robert Pigeon told reporters. "Everything leads us to believe" that the suspect, who was armed with a Japanese sword, "chose his victims at random," Pigeon added. The attack came a day after the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the stabbing attack that took place in the French city of Nice which left three people dead and several injured. (With AFP inputs)

Canada: Man who killed two people with sword arrested

<p>At least two people have been declared dead in the Canadian city of Quebec after a&nbsp;man "dressed in medieval clothes" attacked people with a sharp object on Saturday night, local authorities reported.</p>

<p>The man attacked "multiple victims" on late Saturday night. Two people have been declared dead, while at least five have been injured.</p>

<p>Quebec City police took to Twitter to inform residents and asked them to come forward with any information they have. "The SPVQ is actively looking for a man who allegedly made multiple victims using a knife. According to our preliminary information, the suspect is dressed in medieval clothes. The incidents occurred in the area of Parliament Hill," unit tweeted.&nbsp;<em>(translated text)</em></p>

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<p>The police officials urged locals in the city to stay indoors and be cautious when the suspect was not caught. "Avoid the Parliament Hill area. The suspect is still not located. For citizens of the whole city: You are asked to stay inside," the warning tweet read.&nbsp;<em>(translated text)</em></p>

<p>This attack took place around Parliament Hill area in the old Quebec neighbourhood. The suspect, who is reported to be a man in his 20s,&nbsp;was caught more than an hour after the attack near the Espace 400e business park. "Shortly before 1 am, the SPVQ arrested a suspect | We still ask the citizens of Quebec City to stay inside with the doors locked because an investigation is still underway."&nbsp;<em>(translated text)</em></p>

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<p>As of now, five people who had been injured in the attack have been taken to a local hospital for immediate treatment and are under the continuous observation of a team of doctors.</p>

<p>The attack comes a&nbsp;day after the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the&nbsp;stabbing attack that took place in the French city of Nice which left three people dead and several injured. The motive behind this attack is not yet clear. An investigation is underway.</p>


At least two people have been declared dead in the Canadian city of Quebec after a man "dressed in medieval clothes" attacked people with a sharp object on Saturday night, local authorities reported.

At least two people have been declared dead in the Canadian city of Quebec after a man "dressed in medieval clothes" attacked people with a sharp object on Saturday night, local authorities reported. The man attacked "multiple victims" on late Saturday night. Two people have been declared dead, while at least five have been injured. Quebec City police took to Twitter to inform residents and asked them to come forward with any information they have. "The SPVQ is actively looking for a man who allegedly made multiple victims using a knife. According to our preliminary information, the suspect is dressed in medieval clothes. The incidents occurred in the area of Parliament Hill," unit tweeted. (translated text) × The police officials urged locals in the city to stay indoors and be cautious when the suspect was not caught. "Avoid the Parliament Hill area. The suspect is still not located. For citizens of the whole city: You are asked to stay inside," the warning tweet read. (translated text) This attack took place around Parliament Hill area in the old Quebec neighbourhood. The suspect, who is reported to be a man in his 20s, was caught more than an hour after the attack near the Espace 400e business park. "Shortly before 1 am, the SPVQ arrested a suspect | We still ask the citizens of Quebec City to stay inside with the doors locked because an investigation is still underway." (translated text) ***ATTENTION*** | Peu avant 1h du matin, le SPVQ a arrêté un suspect | Nous demandons toujours aux citoyens de la ville de Québec de rester à l’intérieur, les portes verrouillées car une enquête est toujours en cours. — Service de police de la Ville de Québec (@SPVQ_police) November 1, 2020 × As of now, five people who had been injured in the attack have been taken to a local hospital for immediate treatment and are under the continuous observation of a team of doctors. The attack comes a day after the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the stabbing attack that took place in the French city of Nice which left three people dead and several injured. The motive behind this attack is not yet clear. An investigation is underway.

Stabbing attack in Canada leaves 2 dead, 5 injured

<p>A teenager has been shot dead by Russian police in a Muslim majority region on Friday. The incident was reported by the Russian police who have claimed that the teenager was shot dead as a defensive move.</p>

<p>The suspect is a 16-year-boy who was allegedly trying to set a police station on fire. When intervened by the local police officers, he stabbed a police officer on duty, and then was shot dead on the moment.</p>

<p>This incident happened in a Muslim dominant Tatarstan region. He has not been identified by the local authorities and media, as of now.</p>

<p>An investigation has started in the matter by the Russian police and will soon be released.</p>

<p>Russian incident has come a few hours after a terror attack took place in the Nice city of France where a man attacked the locals near a church and beheaded one woman. Several others were injured, and three victims in total lost their lives.</p>

<p>This is a developing story.</p>


A teenager has been shot dead by Russian police in a Muslim majority region on Friday. The incident was reported by the Russian police who have claimed that the teenager was shot dead as a defensive move.

A teenager has been shot dead by Russian police in a Muslim majority region on Friday. The incident was reported by the Russian police who have claimed that the teenager was shot dead as a defensive move. The suspect is a 16-year-boy who was allegedly trying to set a police station on fire. When intervened by the local police officers, he stabbed a police officer on duty, and then was shot dead on the moment. This incident happened in a Muslim dominant Tatarstan region. He has not been identified by the local authorities and media, as of now. An investigation has started in the matter by the Russian police and will soon be released. Russian incident has come a few hours after a terror attack took place in the Nice city of France where a man attacked the locals near a church and beheaded one woman. Several others were injured, and three victims in total lost their lives. This is a developing story.

Teenager shot dead by Russian police for stabbing officer in Muslim-dominated region

<p>Zephaniah McLeod, the suspected who was arrested for stabbing incident in Birmingham, will be charged with one count of murder and seven counts of attempted murder,&nbsp;the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"This decision was made following careful consideration of the evidence presented to us by West Midlands Police as a result of their ongoing investigation," Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor of CPS West Midlands Suzanne Llewellyn said in a statement.</p>

<p>The 27-year-old man was arrested after a series of stabbing took place in the early hours of Sunday. The stabbings took place at four different locations over a period of two-hours.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stabbings-in-birmingham-leave-one-dead-seven-injured-police-hunt-on-325573"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Stabbings in Birmingham leave one dead, seven injured; police hunt on</strong></a></p>

<p>He was arrested for on suspicion of murdering a 23-year-old man, and critically injuring a 19-year-old boy and a 32-year-old woman. In addition to these three, five other people have also been injured.</p>

<p>While the police earlier believed the stabbings might be inter-linked, further investigations revealed that the stabbings and the victims were random and the McLeod is not related to be a part of any gang or terrorism group. The stabbings were also not religiously motivated.</p>

<p>Further investigations are being carried out.</p>


Zephaniah McLeod, the suspected who was arrested for stabbing incident in Birmingham, will be charged with one count of murder and seven counts of attempted murder, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced on Tuesday.

Zephaniah McLeod, the suspected who was arrested for stabbing incident in Birmingham, will be charged with one count of murder and seven counts of attempted murder, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced on Tuesday. "This decision was made following careful consideration of the evidence presented to us by West Midlands Police as a result of their ongoing investigation," Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor of CPS West Midlands Suzanne Llewellyn said in a statement. The 27-year-old man was arrested after a series of stabbing took place in the early hours of Sunday. The stabbings took place at four different locations over a period of two-hours. Also read: Stabbings in Birmingham leave one dead, seven injured; police hunt on He was arrested for on suspicion of murdering a 23-year-old man, and critically injuring a 19-year-old boy and a 32-year-old woman. In addition to these three, five other people have also been injured. While the police earlier believed the stabbings might be inter-linked, further investigations revealed that the stabbings and the victims were random and the McLeod is not related to be a part of any gang or terrorism group. The stabbings were also not religiously motivated. Further investigations are being carried out.

Birmingham stabber to be charged for murder

<p>A "major incident" was declared by the British police on Sunday after several people were stabbed in the centre of England's second city Birmingham.</p>

<p>"We can confirm that at approximately 12:30am today (Sunday 6 September) we were called to reports of a stabbing in Birmingham city centre", West Midlands Police said in a statement.</p>

<p>"A number of other stabbings" were reported in the area shortly after and &nbsp;"this has been declared a major incident", the statement added.</p>

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<p>"We are aware of a number of injured people, but at the moment we are not in a position to say how many or how serious.</p>

<p>"However, all emergency services are working together at the scene, and making sure that those who are injured receive medical care."</p>

<p>According to the footage shown by British news channels, large areas of the city centre have been cordoned off as police officers wearing forensic suits worked at the scene.</p>

<p>"Work is still going on to establish what has happened, and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything," West Midlands Police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident."</p>

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A "major incident" was declared by the British police on Sunday after several people were stabbed in the centre of England's second city Birmingham. "We can confirm that at approximately 12:30am today (Sunday 6 September) we were called to reports of a stabbing in Birmingham city centre", West Midlands Police said in a statement.

A "major incident" was declared by the British police on Sunday after several people were stabbed in the centre of England's second city Birmingham. "We can confirm that at approximately 12:30am today (Sunday 6 September) we were called to reports of a stabbing in Birmingham city centre", West Midlands Police said in a statement. "A number of other stabbings" were reported in the area shortly after and "this has been declared a major incident", the statement added. "We are aware of a number of injured people, but at the moment we are not in a position to say how many or how serious. "However, all emergency services are working together at the scene, and making sure that those who are injured receive medical care." According to the footage shown by British news channels, large areas of the city centre have been cordoned off as police officers wearing forensic suits worked at the scene. "Work is still going on to establish what has happened, and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything," West Midlands Police said. "At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident." (Inputs from AFP)

'Major incident' in Birmingham after several stabbed: British police

Three people were killed in a stabbing attack in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Friday (June 26). Watch this video to know more.

Stabbing attack in the heart of Glasgow, 3 killed

<p>The man suspected of stabbing three people to death in a Reading park is believed to be Khairi Saadallah.</p>

<p>He is a 25-year-old Libyan refugee who was granted asylum in the UK, British media reported. He was detained by police in Forbury Gardens.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-reading-stabbing-attack-declared-a-terrorist-incident-investigations-continue-307469"><strong>Also read: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue</strong></a></p>

<p>British police said Sunday they were treating a stabbing spree&nbsp;in which alone assailant killed three people in a park in the southern English city of Reading as a "terrorism incident".</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-three-dead-after-mass-stabbing-in-reading-police-investigate-possible-terrorism-link-307362">Also read|&nbsp;UK: Three dead after mass stabbing in Reading, police investigate possible terrorism link</a></strong></p>

<p>"Counter Terrorism Policing can now confirm that the stabbing incident that happened in Reading last night (20/6), has now been declared a terrorist incident," Thames Valley Police said in a statement.</p>

<p>Earlier, the assailant was suspected to be a part of Black Lives Matter campaign. But according to the organisers, &nbsp;the peaceful protest ended nearly two hours before the incident at 7 pm. Crowds who attended had dispersed without any trouble.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thames Valley Police said: “There is no indication that this incident is linked to the Black Lives Matter protest that took place in Reading today.”</p>

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The man suspected of stabbing three people to death in a Reading park is believed to be Khairi Saadallah. He is a 25-year-old Libyan refugee who was granted asylum in the UK, British media reported.

The man suspected of stabbing three people to death in a Reading park is believed to be Khairi Saadallah. He is a 25-year-old Libyan refugee who was granted asylum in the UK, British media reported. He was detained by police in Forbury Gardens. Also read: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue British police said Sunday they were treating a stabbing spree in which alone assailant killed three people in a park in the southern English city of Reading as a "terrorism incident". Also read| UK: Three dead after mass stabbing in Reading, police investigate possible terrorism link "Counter Terrorism Policing can now confirm that the stabbing incident that happened in Reading last night (20/6), has now been declared a terrorist incident," Thames Valley Police said in a statement. Earlier, the assailant was suspected to be a part of Black Lives Matter campaign. But according to the organisers, the peaceful protest ended nearly two hours before the incident at 7 pm. Crowds who attended had dispersed without any trouble. Thames Valley Police said: “There is no indication that this incident is linked to the Black Lives Matter protest that took place in Reading today.” (With inputs from agencies)

Reading stabbings: Libyan refugee Khairi Saadallah named as suspect in UK terror attack

<p>During late evening of Saturday, as people were relaxing in&nbsp;Forbury Gardens, Reading, in the UK, a man went on a&nbsp;a stabbing rampage.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-three-dead-after-mass-stabbing-in-reading-police-investigate-possible-terrorism-link-307362">stabbing attack</a>, that killed three people and left at least three more injured, has now been declared as a terrorist incident by the Thames Valley Police.</p>

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<p>The local police authorities started the investigations without assuming this to be a terrorist incident. However, later investigations opened the possibility of a&nbsp;terrorism link.</p>

<p>Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon, senior national coordinator for the Counter Terrorism Policing network, has declared the attack a terrorist incident, and Counter-Terrorism Policing South East will be taking over the investigation, Thames Valley police told the local media houses.</p>

<p>Local media reports reveal that the suspect arrested by police is a Libyan national in his twenties.</p>


During late evening of Saturday, as people were relaxing in Forbury Gardens, Reading, in the UK, a man went on a a stabbing rampage. The stabbing attack, that killed three people and left at least three more injured, has now been declared as a terrorist incident by the Thames Valley Police.

During late evening of Saturday, as people were relaxing in Forbury Gardens, Reading, in the UK, a man went on a a stabbing rampage. The stabbing attack, that killed three people and left at least three more injured, has now been declared as a terrorist incident by the Thames Valley Police. 🚨| UPDATE- Murder investigation Reading@TerrorismPolice can now confirm that the stabbing incident that happened in Reading last night has now been declared a terrorist incident. We continue to work together with Counter Terrorism Policing SE. ➡ https://t.co/CMkzwE6crv pic.twitter.com/MQeQr8XLe5 — Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) June 21, 2020 × Also read| UK: Three dead after mass stabbing in Reading, police investigate possible terrorism link The local police authorities started the investigations without assuming this to be a terrorist incident. However, later investigations opened the possibility of a terrorism link. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon, senior national coordinator for the Counter Terrorism Policing network, has declared the attack a terrorist incident, and Counter-Terrorism Policing South East will be taking over the investigation, Thames Valley police told the local media houses. Local media reports reveal that the suspect arrested by police is a Libyan national in his twenties.

UK: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue

<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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The scene has been fully contained.<br />
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We will issue more information when possible.</p>
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) <a href="https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk/status/1223998967291293698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2020</a></blockquote>
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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>
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1224000347645063174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2020</a></blockquote>
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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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