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Police have arrested a 36-year-old man wielding a sword after two police officers and members of the public were attacked in Hainault, east London, earlier today.
A “critical incident” was earlier declared amid reports of multiple people being stabbed at a Tube station.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is not looking for anyone else in connection with the stabbings which they do not believe to be terror-related.
Follow MailOnline's live coverage here for the latest updates on this developing story
Map: Where attack took place in Hainault
Police were called to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in Thurlow Gardens, near Hainault Tube station.
Breaking:Five people taken to hospital after Hainault attack
Five people were taken to hospital following the incident in Hainault, east London, at around 7am on Tuesday, London Ambulance Service said.
The Metropolitan Police said officers were initially called to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house.
The force said there were reports of people being stabbed during the incident and the suspect is understood to have gone on to attack other members of the public and two police officers.
London Ambulance Service said it treated five people at the scene and all five were taken to hospital.
Eyewitness - 'I thought ‘who would be shrieking at this time in the morning?'
An eyewitness has told how he heard "shouting and shrieking" before watching a suspected knifeman jump over fences following an attack in Hainault earlier today.
Speaking about what he saw on Tuesday morning, the witness told the PA News agency:
Home Secretary - I would urge people not to speculate on Hainault
James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, has urged people not to speculate about the attack in Hainault as he declared he was receiving regular updates on the situation.
In a statement posted on X, Mr Cleverly said:
Pictured: Man wielding sword seen on the streets
This picture taken from footage posted on social media appears to show a sword-wielding knifeman on the streets in Hainault.
Two police officers and a member of the public were injured after reports a car had driven into a home just after 7am on Tuesday.
Locals told MailOnline how they woke to sounds of 'piercing screams' and a man 'covered in blood' outside their homes.
Police later confirmed a 36-year-old man had been arrested.
Everything we know so far on Hainault attack
Here's a quick summary of what we know so far following an attack in Hainault, east London earlier today.
- Police have arrested a 36-year-old man wielding a sword after an attack on members of the public and two police officers.
- Three people were injured after reports a car had driven into a home in Hainault, east London, just after 7am on Tuesday
- Footage circulating on social media appears to show a knifeman wearing a yellow hoodie being approached by officers.
- Labour MP and shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said a “critical incident” had been declared amid reports of several people being stabbed at a Tube station.
- Locals told MailOnline how they woke to sounds of 'piercing screams' and a man 'covered in blood' outside their homes in the Thurlow Gardens area of Hainault.
- Scotland Yard say police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the Hainault stabbings and do not believe it to be terror-related.
Attack not believed to be terror-related
Scotland Yard has confirmed this hour that the attack is not believed to be terror related and added the force is not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Police arrest man wielding sword after attack on officers and the public
MailOnline will be bringing you live updates after two police officers and members of the public were attacked earlier today in Hainault, east London.
A "critical incident" was declared amid reports multiple people were stabbed near a Tube station.
Police have confirmed a 36-year-old man wielding a sword has been arrested.
Key Updates
Five people taken to hospital after Hainault attack
Home Secretary - I would urge people not to speculate on Hainault
Pictured: Man wielding sword seen on the streets
Everything we know so far on Hainault attack
Attack not believed to be terror-related
Police arrest man wielding sword after attack on officers and the public
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