A major incident has been declared following a stabbing near Hainault Tube station, with one person arrested in connection with the incident. Reports indicate that four individuals who are understood to be emergency service workers were attacked at Hainault Tube station in Redbridge, near Essex.
one detained after a police officer and paramedic are stabbed by a man wielding a “samurai sword” Police declare a Major incident
Eyewitnesses recounted harrowing scenes, describing loud shouting and a stabbing incident that unfolded near Laing Close, prompting chaos in the vicinity.
4 people severely injured or killed at Hainault station, where a 15 year old wielding a machete has attacked and maybe killed 4 civillians #london #hainault #essex #morning
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"He come up to me and tried to kill me" a bystander said pic.twitter.com/2jLieTGl3w
There was loud shouting outside on Laing Close and a man stabbed another person. He then went off towards the station. The incident occurred near the Jet Petrol station adjacent to the Tube station.
A significant police presence has been reported in the area, with witnesses describing the situation as chaotic. The closure of the station due to a police investigation has disrupted travel plans for commuters.
Wes Streeting, MP for Ilford North, confirmed the critical incident and emphasised the importance of refraining from speculation until official details are confirmed. He stated, “A critical incident has been declared in Hainault. There are station and road closures in place. The Police, Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade are responding. One male was detained. I urge people not to speculate until details are confirmed or to post footage on social media.”
Furthermore, reports have emerged of a man wielding a “samurai sword” and confronting emergency services at the scene. We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for further information regarding this development.
As the situation unfolds, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have been contacted for official responses.
A Spokesman for the Met Police said: Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested.
We were called shortly before 07:00am to report a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area. There were reports people had been stabbed.
At this time we understand the suspect went on to attack other members of the public and two police officers.
We are awaiting an update on the condition of those injured.
A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene and he is in custody.
