NEW DELHI: Chaos erupted in the tranquil community of Hainault in east London after a man brandishing a sword launched a violent attack on people in public and two police officers before being arrested by authorities.
The incident is not being treated as terror-related.
The 36-year old man was arrested after police were called to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the area close to Hainault train station, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan expressed empathy for those affected, acknowledging the terror that such an ordeal must have instilled. “This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned,” he said, adding, “I know the wider community will be feeling shock and alarm.”
“We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community,” he also said.
Assuring the community, Adelekan emphasized that there was no imminent threat to public safety. “We are not looking for more suspects,” he clarified, “This incident does not appear to be terror-related.”
(With inputs from agencies)
The incident is not being treated as terror-related.
The 36-year old man was arrested after police were called to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the area close to Hainault train station, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan expressed empathy for those affected, acknowledging the terror that such an ordeal must have instilled. “This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned,” he said, adding, “I know the wider community will be feeling shock and alarm.”
“We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community,” he also said.
Assuring the community, Adelekan emphasized that there was no imminent threat to public safety. “We are not looking for more suspects,” he clarified, “This incident does not appear to be terror-related.”
(With inputs from agencies)