A suspect is in custody.
A 14 year-old boy has been killed - and four others are in hospital - after a sword attack in north east London.
It happened near Hainault Underground Station this morning. A suspect is now in custody.
Officers don't believe it was a targeted attack and also don't think it was terror-related.
Chief superintendent Stuart Bell says the local community is in shock.
He said: "The events of this morning are truly horrific and I can't even imagine how those who are affected are feeling.
"My thoughts are with the injured, their families and the wider community."
Some poor family has lost a 13y son today in a sword attack.
In London
In 2024
A sword attack for God’s sake. ?♂️ ? https://t.co/Xm9ZCszPZQ
— Mike (@MikeSouthWestUK) April 30, 2024
