Hainault sword attack: Teen dies and four taken to hospital after sword attack in northeast London
Around 7am this morning, police received reports a man wielding a sword had attacked members of the public in Hainault, northeast London.
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Around 7am this morning, police received reports a man wielding a sword had attacked members of the public in Hainault, northeast London.
A sword-wielding attacker in London has killed a 13-year-old boy and injured four others, including two police officers.
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Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
The police said the incident did not appear to be linked with 'any act of terrorism' and that of the five people injured, a boy has died from his injuries and the others, including two police officers, remain in hospital after the attack in Hainault area of the city.