Hainault Tube station, in northeast London, has been closed by police after a major incident took place this morning leading to the arrest of one man who police said was wielding a sword.
A critical incident has been declared near a Tube station in northeast London after reports a man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers. The man, alleged to have been carrying a sword, crashed a vehicle into a house in Thurlow Gardens, before reportedly stabbing a number of people, police said. The 36-year-old was alleged to have attacked members of the public and two police officers before eventually being arrested.
The police, ambulance service and fire brigade are responding.' Police said the attack did not appear to be terror related. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan added: '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.
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