Sword-wielding man held in east London after attacks

A man with a sword has been arrested in Hainault, east London, after five people were attacked, Report informs, citing The Times.

A vehicle drove into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area with the suspect, a 36-year-old man, going on to attack other members of the public and two police officers, according to the Met Police.

Police have said they do not believe there is a continuing threat to the wider community and that the incident does not appear to be terrorism-related.