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.
Key Points
Man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in east London suburb.
13-year-old boy was killed, and four others were injured.
Incident not considered terror-related or targeted attack.
36-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
Pros
Authorities were able to quickly arrest the suspect at the scene.
Police do not believe there is a threat to the wider community.
Cons
Tragic loss of a 13-year-old boy and injuries to four others.