Boy, 14, killed in stabbings incident as sword-wielding suspect arrested
by Josh Payne
Apr 30, 2024
3 minutes
A 14-year-old boy has died following multiple stabbings in east London as a sword-wielding suspect remains in custody after being tasered and arrested on suspicion of murder.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell, of the Metropolitan Police, said four other people were injured in the attack in Hainault, while Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe said the suspect is in hospital after sustaining injuries when his van hit a house.
Two officers suffered wounds that require surgery, with Mr Bell describing their injuries as “significant” but not life-threatening, and
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