THIS is the moment a ‘machete-wielding’ man wandered around in his pants after a ‘child was chased’ and two people were stabbed.
Bizarre footage was shared on social media appearing to show a man walking up and down Gordon Road in Ealing carrying a machete and knife.
The bizarre footage was shared on social media
The was seen wearing only his underwear carrying weapons
Police were called out to the scene on Wednesday morning
Police were called out the area on Wednesday morning following reports of “a man with a knife chasing a child.”
A man, 31, was arrested at the scene. Officers then found a man and a woman inside a nearby address suffering from knife wounds. Police said that the child was found unharmed and made safe
In a video shared on social media, a witness seeking shelter in an office is heard saying to a man filming the incident: “Can we not just push the door closed? Come in, mate.”
The incident happened near the Kumon education centre on Dickens Yard and close to Ealing Broadway Tube station.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Jackson said: “This was a highly visible incident that I know will have left local residents disturbed and concerned.
“Please be assured that a man is now in custody and that there is no further risk to anyone’s safety.
“We thank the community in advance for their patience and cooperation while our officers make their enquiries at the scenes and in the local area.”
Scotland Yard said: “Police were called at 8.14am on Wednesday, February 7 to reports of a man with a knife
chasing a child in Gordon Road, Ealing.
“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.
“A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon,
affray, and two counts of attempted murder.
“He was taken to hospital for assessment. He was not physically injured.
“A crime scene remains in place.”
Anyone who witnessed any part of this incident or has footage should call police on 101, quoting 1269/7FEB, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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