A London man with a sword attacked multiple people near an East London train station on Tuesday, killing a teenage boy and injuring at least 4 others. 

The Metropolitan Police say they were called shortly before 7 a.m. to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area.

They said there were also reports that people had been stabbed.

The London Ambulance Service said five people were treated at the scene and taken to the hospital. Among the victims were two police officers who sustained serious wounds, and a teenage boy, 13, who succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, according to the Guardian, adding that police are investigating whether the suspect, who was tased at the scene and taken into custody, has a history of mental health issues.  

Videos showed the suspect, 36, in a yellow hoodie walking and crouching near houses with a sword in his hands. Police chased and caught him.

Horrifying scenes in Hainault this morning where a man stabbed 4 people with a Samurai sword.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.

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"This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned," Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said. "I know the wider community will be feeling shock and alarm."

The Hainault underground station was closed due to the incident.

There was no known motive for the attack. Police said they planned to release more information as it became available.

But they added, "We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community. We are not looking for more suspects. This incident does not appear to be terror-related."

This is a developing story.