Incident at Tube station in northeast London: Man wielding sword stabs several people and police officers, leading to closure of the station

Published: 30 April 2024 at 09:11

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A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers after crashing a vehicle into a house in Thurlow Gardens in northeast London; the 36-year-old suspect was arrested after the incident near Hainault Tube station in Ilford; victims' conditions are currently unknown, and no more suspects are being sought; several related incidents involving stabbings in Croydon and Edinburgh have also been reported, with officials expressing shock and condolences

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