Man with sword arrested after attack in Hainault, north-east London

According to authorities, the police apprehended a male armed with a blade after assaulting civilians and law enforcement officials in Hainault, located in the north-east of London.

The Metropolitan police issued a statement reporting that they are currently present in Hainault, situated in the eastern part of London, due to a critical occurrence. A male wielding a sword was arrested by the police and other emergency services.

At around 7am, we got a call regarding a car crashing into a house in the Thurlow Gardens region. There were also claims of individuals being injured with a sharp weapon.

Currently, we know that the perpetrator proceeded to harm other people in addition to two police officers. The extent of the injuries sustained by the victims is uncertain. The police have apprehended a 36-year-old suspect, who is currently being detained.

On Tuesday, a Member of Parliament for the region mentioned that a declaration of a "critical incident" had been made.

Wes Streeting, who is the Member of Parliament for Ilford North and the shadow health secretary, mentioned that the emergency services are taking action at the moment. Additionally, he stated that one male has been taken into custody.

According to the Transport for London website, the Hainault tube station has been shut down because police are currently investigating the surrounding region.

On a social media platform called X, Streeting posted: "Hainault has been deemed a critical incident. The stations and roads have been shut. The police, ambulance, and fire department are answering to the situation. They have taken in one male."

On a particular date, the Metropolitan police made a statement regarding an event taking place in the Hainault locality. They advised citizens to comply with the instructions given by police officers present at the scene. Additionally, they reported that a male suspect had been apprehended.

An emergency situation has been declared in Hainault. Some stations and roads have been closed down. The Police, Ambulance Service, and Fire Brigade are taking action to address the situation.

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