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London Stabbing Declared Terror Incident
29 Apr
Summary
- Police declared a stabbing in Barnet a terrorist incident.
- Two men, aged 76 and 34, were hospitalized with stab wounds.
- A 45-year-old suspect was arrested following the attack.
A violent incident in Barnet, London, has been declared a terrorist event by police. The attack, which took place at Highfield Avenue, resulted in two men sustaining stab wounds. Responding officers were also targeted during the chaotic scene.
The victims, aged 76 and 34, were transported to a hospital for immediate medical attention. A 45-year-old suspect was subdued by authorities and subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The investigation has been taken over by counterterrorism policing, indicating the serious nature of the incident. The suspect remains in police custody as authorities intensify their efforts to understand the full scope of the attack.
