Major police response near Hainault Tube station
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A man has been arrested after a ‘serious incident’ near Hainault tube station – with a huge police presence on scene.
Several police cars and fire engines raced to the station in east London this morning.
There have been unconfirmed reports of a multiple stabbing – MailOnline has contacted the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for comment.
People were seen gathering on the road outside Hainault tube station and a helicopter circling overhead.
Emergency services outside Hainault tube station this morning
Police cars spotted on a road near to Hainault tube station today
Several police cars and fire engines have been spotted outside the station in east London
Redbridge Borough Police confirmed on X that they were responding to an incident in the Hainault area.
They advised people to follow police instructions and that a man had been arrested.
Wes Streeting MP posted on X: ‘A critical incident has been declared in Hainault. There are station and road closures in place.
Police officers gather outside the tube station in east London as they respond to a ‘serious incident’
People were seen gathering on the road outside Hainault tube station and a helicopter circling overhead
Redbridge Borough Police confirmed on X that they were responding to an incident in the Hainault area
‘The police, ambulance service and fire brigade are responding. One male detained.
‘I would urge people not to speculate until details are confirmed or post footage on social media.’
He added: ‘I am in contact with the Met Police, Mayor of London and Redbridge Council.
‘I will keep local residents updated as and when I can.’
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