The man carrying a sword crashed a vehicle into a house in Thurlow Gardens, before reportedly stabbing a number of people, police said.

The 36 year old was alleged to have attacked members of the public and two police officers before eventually being arrested.

Police were alerted to the incident shortly before 7am this morning.

The condition of those injured isn't currently known.

Hainault tube station in Ilford has been closed by police after the incident.

Wes Streeting, the MP for Ilford North, wrote on X: "A critical incident has been declared in Hainault.

"There are station and road closures in place. The police, ambulance service and fire brigade are responding."

The Metropolitan Police said: "Police are at an incident in the Hainault area.

"Please follow the instructions of police officers on the ground.

"A man has been arrested."

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