Police statement: Boy dies in hospital after Hainault sword attack

A sword-wielding attacker has left five people in hospital, including two police officers.
Police said they were called to the “terrifying incident” near Hainault Tube station in north-east London shortly before 7am amid reports that a man brandishing a large blade was attacking members of the public.
A witness described seeing a man “running around with a samurai sword” who “stabbed four people after crashing his van into a house”.
A 36-year-old man was arrested. The incident does not appear to be terror-related, police said.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said he was “absolutely devastated” by the attack, while Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, said “such violence has no place on our streets”.
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[@user-nx8ii4ef7f]

We broke our society and now broken things happen!

[@Milk-rn5uq]

sick world we live in.

[@1milliondogs]

See how easy it is to report on and show the actual face of the perpetrator. I wonder if there is a reason why it appeared so quickly with this guy....?

[@user-sp4iv9br8i]

So so sad. To the family of this young boy, such a terrible tragedy for all involved. So sorry for your loss.

[@pauthomp]

"Not terror related" ':? Hardly an act of loving kindness; condolences

[@Clydeb_9994]

Two days ago it happened in France too. An innocent 15yo lost his life thanks to an Abdul. When will the people say enough is enough? When will y'all stand up for yourself and your families?

[@anthonygodfrey6916]

I wonder if the mainstream media will report the truth. Not really how sad.

[@planzed.2]

What is the name of the man who did it?

[@bobfletcher9796]

Name of the perpetrator?

[@harenyatawaka2819]

Could we have the name please

[@Spohcsom]

Instantly big picture of this white person all over mainstream media.

[@dbgoestotheinternet7609]

Poor lad. RIP 🙏 Condolences to his family. Very shocking situation.

[@01karmacop]

When they told us who it was so fast l knew then it was not the religion of peace and love

[@GarethKarlsin]

The attacker looks like the police man in the thumb nail

[@philcomfortablydumb4703]

Any idea when it actually starts?

[@no1CROlegnd]

Police of England; I'm asking the English government to at least buy them water pistols... The victims should sue the English police and the government.

[@livethegoodlife1740]

Why was he released from mental hospital.

[@johnobrien8398]

It’s not terror linked yeah believe that spiel

[@splatten8597]

What the hell is going on?

[@djcarrera1]

Apparently this guy cant be interviewed because of the van crash injuries..... Looking like a psy op tbh