London sword attack: 14-year-old killed, 4 injured by man on stabbing spree

“I commend the incredible bravery of our officers and the other emergency services who raced to the scene this morning,” Bell added.

The parents of the 14-year-old boy who died are being supported by specially trained Met officers through this “unimaginably difficult time,” Bell said.

“The events of this morning are truly horrific and I cannot begin to imagine how all those affected must be feeling.”

Few details about the attack, including the suspect’s identity or a potential motive, have been released. Police say they are in the “very early stages” of the investigation.

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