Keir Starmer responds to ‘awful incident’
Labour leader Keir Starmer has taken to X following today’s shocking attack.
He wrote: “Awful news coming from Hainault.
“Our thoughts are with the victims. Thankful for the first responders on the scene.”
Attack ‘does not appear to be terror-related’
Police have said today’s attack “does not appear to be terror-related.”
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.”
He added the shocking incident “does not appear to be terror-related.”
Met Police full statement
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested.
“We were called shortly before 7am to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area. There were reports people have been stabbed.
“At this time we understand the suspect went on to attack other members of the public and two police officers.
“We are awaiting an update on the condition of those injured.
“A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene and he is in custody.”
