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A tragic incident unfolded in London on Tuesday when a 36-year-old man wielding a sword went on a stabbing spree, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old boy and injuries to four others. The suspect was tasered and arrested by a woman police officer in a dramatic confrontation captured on video. The arrest occurred near Hainault in east London, where the suspect was apprehended after attempting to flee. The suspect, arrested on suspicion of murder, sustained injuries in a collision with a building before the stabbing.
Authorities were alerted to the incident after reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in east London. Video footage circulated on social media showed the suspect brandishing a large bladed sword after crashing the vehicle into a home. Despite the alarming nature of the attack, authorities stated that it did not appear to be linked to any act of terrorism.
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Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell from London's Metropolitan Police confirmed that all five victims, including the fatally wounded teenager, were hospitalized. While the injuries sustained by the four surviving victims were deemed non-life threatening, the two police officers required surgery for their stab wounds.
In response to the tragedy, both Britain's King Charles and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed their condolences and commended the bravery of the emergency services. Buckingham Palace released a statement conveying the King's thoughts and prayers for those affected by the attack, particularly the family of the deceased victim. Sunak condemned the violence, emphasizing that such acts have no place on the streets of the country.
The incident underscored the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in ensuring public safety and the need for continued vigilance in addressing such acts of violence.
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