A man wielding a sword was arrested in northeast London after stabbing multiple people during the morning commute, leaving five victims hospitalized. The incident involved a vehicle being driven into a house and the suspect attacking members of the public and police officers. The authorities confirmed the arrest of a 36-year-old man and stated that there was no ongoing threat to the community. London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed his devastation and announced additional patrols for the area. The incident was not believed to be terror-related. Knife crime has been on the rise in England and Wales, with police-recorded offenses increasing by 5 percent in the year ending September 2023.