India, April 30 -- A 13-year-old boy was killed and four others, including two policemen, were injured after a sword-wielding man attacked them in Hainault region in east London on Tuesday.

Redbridge Borough Police posted on X: It is with great sadness we can confirm following a serious incident in Hainault this morning a 13-year-old boy has died.

Two members of the public and two police officers remain in hospital with significant injuries, police said.

Police said the 36-year-old attacker was arrested.

Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell said: The childs family are being supported by specially trained officers. Everyone across the Met is keeping them in our thoughts at this unimaginably difficult time.

It is with great sadness we can ...