Hainault sword attack: Boy, 14, dies and four others injured in rampage
A 14-year-old boy has died after a man wielding a sword attacked five people including two police officers in east London.
The officers and two members of the public remain in hospital following the stabbings in Hainault.
None of their injuries are believed to be life-threatening but both police have ”significant injuries” and require surgery.
A 36-year-old suspect - who was Tasered by police at the scene - has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and is also in hospital.
Police said on Tuesday afternoon that the suspect was injured when his van collided with a building.
Due to his injuries, police have not yet been able to interview him.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell said: “It is with great sadness that I confirm that one of those injured in the incident, a 14-year-old boy, has died from their injuries.
“He was taken to hospital after being stabbed and sadly died a short while after.
“The child’s family are being supported. Firstly by my local officers and now with specialist officers and everyone across the Met is keeping them in our thoughts at this unimaginably difficult time.”
Providing an update on Tuesday afternoon Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe said police have found “no trace of a prior incident” involving the suspect, after speculation about his background, including police contact
