What is known so far about the attacker who murdered a child with a sword in London?

As rush hour began on Tuesday morning, school transport was seen along the quiet residential streets of the north-east London neighborhood of Hainault. Panic and screaming attacks,

And in less than half an hour, A 14-year-old boy and four others were surprisingly attacked by a 36-year-old man who was roaming the streets with a samurai-style sword while warning residents to lock their doors.

a few hours later, Authorities sadly confirm that the minor has died Due to injury. His identity has not been revealed and his family is supported by trained police personnel.

Police described the incident as “truly horrific”. And it is still investigating how and why the attack happened.

At present the officials have indicated this The attacker was arrested at the scene, He is currently in hospital with injuries he sustained when his van crashed into a building.

Due to his injuries, Police indicated that the attacker cannot be interrogated at this time.

and said there had been speculation about his background, including police contact with him.

However, in one video you can hear him shouting in English Audio is not clear enough To evaluate with certainty what he is saying. Police have not given any more information about him.

What do we know about the remaining victims?

overall were four injured More in attack. Two people are still in the hospital, but their lives are not considered life-threatening, officials said.

The two Metropolitan Police officers who were injured also suffered injuries. “Critical but not life threatening”

Further surgery will be required, the Met confirmed.

Ambulance crews, intensive care paramedics and the London Air Ambulance treated all victims. “With various types of injuries” Before taking them all to the hospital.