Leader Online Desk : A shocking incident of a sword attack by a thug in North East London happened this morning (30th). Many people were injured in the attack, Reuters reported. The assailant has been arrested; But the police have clarified that this is not a terrorist attack.
The Metropolitan Police said Hallekhaera, 36, attacked several people and two officers with a sword in the Hainault area. The video of this attack is being shared on social media. In this video, a young man can be seen walking with a sword in the street near Hainault railway station. The police have arrested him.
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It was a terrible incident. This has come as a shock to the community. Also, there is a possibility of spreading terror in the minds of the citizens. However, there is no such threat, said London Metro Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan. It is clear from the preliminary investigation that this is not a terrorist attack. But we are conducting a thorough investigation, he has also mentioned.
British Home Secretary James Cleverley said in a post on social media platform X, ‘I have been regularly updated on the incident at Hainault station this morning. I sympathize with the victims of this attack.
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