Fatal Sword Attack in London

A dual Spanish-Brazilian national has been charged with murdering a 14-year-old boy in north-east London by largely decapitating him with a samurai sword. The accused also attacked four other people, including two police officers, within a 20-minute period.

London Sword Attack

A man wielding a sword went on the attack in London, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring at least four others, including two cops. The attacker crashed a van into a house before carrying out the attacks. The incident is not believed to be terror-related.

London sword attack

Man wielding sword kills 13-year-old boy in London, injuring four others. Incident not terror-related.

Sword Attack in East London

A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a east London suburb, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring four others. The incident is not being treated as terror-related or a targeted attack.