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Witness Hears Woman Scream As Officers Enter Alley
A different person who was present in Hainault earlier today spoke to the PA news agency just now.
I overheard someone saying, "He's carrying a big knife" or "He's carrying a big sword." After that, the person quickly went into the alley and was no longer visible.
The police entered the narrow pathway and encountered a tense situation. There was a lot of noise and suddenly, a loud scream echoed through the air.
Rewritten: As a result of the disturbance, someone was injured with a knife. Judging from the screams and sobs, it's likely that the victim was a woman.
I heard someone's voice saying words like 'she's been attacked in the face' or 'we need medical help'- basically asking for medical assistance.
Hainault Area Under Police Surveillance
This morning, there are a lot of police officers in the north-east part of London. Something happened there and five people had to go to the hospital.
Police reported that a male individual aged 36 has been apprehended and is currently being held in detention.
According to a statement from Transport for London (TfL), the tube station in Hainault has been shut down, a few roads have been blocked off, and bus routes have been changed.
Witness: Police Taser Suspect Entering House
According to Manpreet Singh, who witnessed the incident in Hainault this morning, he has never witnessed anything similar in his entire life.
In an interview with Radio 5 Live, he explains the sequence of events.
As I was leaving my workplace at 7 AM, I heard commotion coming from across the street. Upon investigation, I observed a crowd of individuals, approximately five or six, engaged in a physical altercation with an individual who was wielding a sword.
According to Manpreet, someone got injured while trying to stop the man wielding a sword, while the rest attempted to contact the authorities for help.
Rewritten: I counted seven or eight police vehicles driving down that road. After waiting for another 10 minutes, I noticed a man sprinting towards the station and turning onto the adjacent road. He attempted to enter a residence but failed to gain access, resulting in him being Tasered by police.
We witnessed the authorities attempting to apprehend him, and he was resisting their efforts. In just a short period of time, this whole incident unfolded. He injured several individuals by cutting them, and it's been reported that he stabbed around four or five people.
According to Manpreet, he has never witnessed anything like this previously.
"Locating Thurlow Gardens"
According to authorities, they received a call shortly before 7:00 BST reporting that a car was being driven towards a residence in Thurlow Gardens.
According to the map below, the road is located extremely close to Hainault Tube station in the north-eastern section of London.
The video that was previously shared reveals a guy with a sword who is heading towards some houses. There is no confirmation yet regarding the precise location of the incident.
Just to refresh your memory, the Metropolitan police have taken into custody a male individual who is 36 years old.
"Current Knowledge Status"
London Mayor Praises Police Bravery In Protecting Others
We have received a message from Sadiq Khan recently:
Blog Rewrite: The update from Hainault this morning has left me feeling deeply saddened and upset. I am staying in touch with the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police to keep up to date with the situation. The authorities have already taken a man into custody and made sure that the area is safe and secure.
The authorities are not seeking any other individuals related to this occurrence. They will have increased patrols in the nearby vicinity to provide more security.
The coppers and rescue teams demonstrated the finest qualities of our town by dashing towards peril to safeguard others, and I express my gratitude to them wholeheartedly. I implore everyone not to make unfounded assumptions until the cops verify the facts about this event and to refrain from sharing videos on social networking sites.
If you possess any details whatsoever, kindly get in touch with the authorities without delay via 101 or Crimestoppers, where you can remain anonymous, at 0800 555 111. Keeping quiet isn't a commendable act. Individuals involved in the neighboring region, such as eyewitnesses, can reach out to Victim Support by dialing 0808 1689 111.
Newest Pictures From The Location
The police are still present in Hainault, and here are some of the newest photographs.
Witness Heard Shrieking
Someone who saw what happened in Hainault reported hearing high-pitched screaming at around 7 o'clock in the morning. Then, they saw a guy wearing a yellow outfit hopping over some fences.
The individual, who preferred to remain anonymous, reported to the PA news agency: "I perceived shouting, I detected yelling - I pondered 'who might be yelling at this hour of the morning?'"
The screaming was reminiscent of police officers commanding someone to cease or kneel down.
It was akin to someone commanding you to halt immediately while instructing you to drop whatever you were holding at the time.
I glanced through the rear window as the commotion originated from that direction, and observed an individual clothed in yellow attire leaping over a series of fences. Afterwards, he proceeded down an alley with the intention of returning to the main road.
I witnessed two police officers, a male and a female, dressed in their typical uniform consisting of short-sleeved shirts, pursuing him. They were vocally instructing him to drop whatever it was that he was holding.
Five Individuals Hospitalized
The London Ambulance Service has provided some information regarding the quantity of individuals hurt earlier today.
According to a blog post on X, they received a phone call right before 07:00 BST regarding an occurrence nearby Hainault Tube station.
"We dispatched several personnel to the location. Collaborating with our fellow emergency responders, we provided medical attention to five individuals and transported them to the hospital," states the organization.
"Our team members have departed from the location."
Starmer Expresses Sympathy For Victims
The current update is about what Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had to say. He stated that he has his mind and heart with the people who got wounded in Hainault earlier this day.
"We have received terrible news from Hainault. Our condolences go out to those affected," he posts on X.
Grateful for the brave individuals who were the initial responders at the location.
According to the Metropolitan Police, there has been an assault on two police officers and some members of the public. The current status of their health is unknown at this time.
Home Secretary Stays Informed With Regular Updates
James Cleverly has stated that he is receiving "frequent" updates about the occurrence that took place this morning in Hainault, which is located in the north-east of London.
On X, the home secretary penned a message expressing sympathy for those who have been impacted.
He expresses his gratitude towards the emergency personnel and advises individuals against speculating or posting videos on the internet.
Instead of that, Cleverly suggests that individuals must provide pertinent details to the authorities.
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According to the authorities, the incident that took place this morning originated from Thurlow Gardens, which is a road adjacent to Hainault railway station.
We still do not have any additional details on the whereabouts of the suspected perpetrator.
The region of Hainault can be found in the north-eastern part of London within the boundaries of Redbridge borough.
Man With Sword Approaches Homes In Video
A video displays a male individual wielding a sword and moving towards residences in the vicinity of Hainault, where a significant occurrence had been announced earlier.
Police have detained a male suspect who is 36 years old at the location.
Get A Glimpse Of The Supposed Perpetrator - The Initial Photo
Video captured by a person who happened to be present at the location displays the purported assailant in Hainault during the early hours of today.
Hainault Station Shut Down Today
The location of the attacks that occurred this morning remains uncertain at this time. However, there are unofficial videos being shared on social media that depict a person with a big knife running around a residential area.
The authorities are currently conducting a police investigation in the vicinity of Hainault underground station, which has caused Transport for London to close it down temporarily. This information has been shared on X, which used to be called Twitter.
Local streets in the area have been shut down as well, and public transportation routes have been changed due to the incident.
As we have previously mentioned, the Metropolitan Police have detained a male individual who is 36 years old and was carrying a sword.
Summary Of Latest Met Updates
Police Confirm Breaking News Not Related To Terrorism
The Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Ade Adelekan, has recently made a public statement:
The situation that occurred must have caused great fear for the people involved.
I understand that the larger society may be experiencing a sense of surprise and concern.
Individuals will possess the desire to comprehend the events that have occurred and we shall furnish additional details promptly.
We hold the view that the general public is not at risk of harm. We are not actively seeking additional individuals involved. There is no indication that this occurrence has any connection to terrorism.
Sword-wielding Man Arrested By Police
Additional information has been recently published by the Metropolitan Police.
The authorities and other emergency personnel are currently present in Hainault, located in the eastern part of London, due to a critical situation involving the capture of an individual wielding a sword.
A call came in just before 7:00 in the morning, saying that a car had crashed into a house in the Thurlow Gardens neighborhood. It was also reported that some individuals had been stabbed.
Currently, we know that the perpetrator proceeded to assault additional civilians and two law enforcement officials.
We are currently waiting for the latest information about the health status of those who have been hurt."
A male individual of 36 years of age was taken into custody at the location and is presently in detention.
Police Cars Near Scene
At the moment, we don't have many pictures of the incident. However, we were able to obtain the following photos from a nearby resident who has allowed us to share them.
