Hainault attack LIVE: Boy, 14, dies after being attacked in sword rampage - as man, 36 arrested

30 April 2024, 8:28 | Updated: 1 May 2024, 7:19

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A sword-wielding man has been arrested after five people - including two police officers - were attacked.

Police tragically confirmed today that a boy, 13, had died in the attack.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said: "This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned."I know the wider community will be feeling shock and alarm.

"People will want to know what has happened and will we provide more information as soon as we can.

"We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community. We are not looking for more suspects. This incident does not appear to be terror-related."

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A witness told LBC: "There was loud shouting outside my road on Laing Close and a young boy stabbed another guy, then went towards the station. Not sure what happened there."

Another witness told LBC the incident happened near the Jet Petrol station near the Tube station.

A huge police presence is in the area, which is "causing chaos", he added.

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