Pictures from the scene of a major police incident in Hainault have emerged.
The photos taken this morning (April 30), show Metropolitan Police vehicles blocking access to Hainault station in New North Road.
A police helicopter has been seen hovering over the area which has been closed off to the public by police since around 7am.
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Emergency services are at the scene dealing with the incident (Image: Peter Kingdom)Police received reports of a vehicle being driven into a house and members of the public having been stabbed.
Police in New North Road (Image: Peter Kingdom)
A man with a sword has been arrested after attacking people, including two police officers.
A critical incident has been declared (Image: Peter Kingdom)
New North Road has been closed in both directions whilst the incident is dealt with.
Buses are running to an amended service whilst surrounding roads remain affected.
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