We've just heard from representatives of the police, ambulance service, fire brigade, Redbridge Council, and the local MP Wes Streeting. Here are the top lines:

• Asst Com Louisa Rolfe from the Met said the 36-year-old suspect was in hospital, after being injured when his van collided with a house in Hainault, north-east London early this morning
• Police have been unable to speak to him, although he has been arrested on suspicion of murder
• She said the police have no record of prior contact with the suspect - "but we will continue to make these enquiries"
• Streeting thanked the emergency services, "in particular" the police for their "heroic response"
• On the 14-year-old who was killed, he said: "I can't imagine what that poor boy's family are going through"

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The last person to speak is Wes Streeting, MP for Ilford North, which includes Hainault where the attacks took place.

"I can't imagine what the poor boy's family are going through," Streeting says, referring to the 14-year-old who died, before thanking the "heroic" response of the emergency services.

He says he's come straight from a meeting with the mayor of London and will keep local residents updated as best he can.

“Our community deserves answers,” he says - before urging people to refrain from speculating about what happened on social media.

With that, the news conference draws to a close. Stay tuned for a round-up of the key lines.

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We're hearing now from Redbridge Council leader, Jas Athwal.

He says the council's thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the incident this morning.

He goes on to thank the emergency services who responded "heroically" this morning, saying they put "themselves in harms way to stop further tragedy occurring".

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We're now hearing from a London Ambulance Service representative, who's discussing the various resources deployed to the scene this morning.

He says the service worked hard to ensure patients got the care they needed as quickly as possible.

The representative, whose name we haven't been told, confirms what police told us earlier - that five people were treated in hospital, including two Met Police officers, and that one 14-year-old boy died of injuries.

AC Rolfe, speaking to reporters, goes on to urge the community to think carefully before posting on social media.

She says people should consider the impact of circulating this content on the families of those injured in today's attack.

Rolfe repeats what police have been saying throughout today - that it's not believed the suspect, currently in custody, is a threat to the wider community.

She adds that officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or have any relevant information.

"This is an incident that has clearly shocked every one - please speak to our officers," she says. "As soon as possible."

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AC Rolfe is still speaking. She says this is a fast moving investigation and it'll take time for police to establish the facts.

The incident has shocked the community, she adds, and there will continue to be a significant police presence in the area.

Addressing "widespread speculation" about the suspect's background, police say they've not yet found evidence of previous convictions - despite "urgent and extensive checks".

"We will continue to make these enquiries," AC Rolfe says.

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We're hearing now from Asst Com Louisa Rolfe, who leads on the Met's frontline policing.

She starts off by saying their thoughts are with the family and friends of the 14-year-old boy who died this morning from his injuries.

The 36-year-old man arrested at the scene is at the hospital, she adds, and has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

She says that given his injuries, police have been unable to question him as yet.

Remember, you can watch the news conference live by tapping Play at the top of this page.

Some dramatic images have been obtained by PA news agency.

They're taken from a doorbell camera and show the moment the alleged sword attacker was Tasered by officers, and then arrested, earlier today.

A man can be seen in the pictures holding a large knife, or sword. In another picture, he's seen on the floor being detained.

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We were expecting to hear an update from the Met Police, and someone from the London Ambulance Service, at 16:00 BST - but there appears to be a slight delay.

It's not clear what the hold up is. We'll bring you an update as soon as we have one.

Eleanor Lawrie
Social affairs reporter, in Hainault

Police tape at one end of a street here in Hainault is being lifted so that Transport for London (TfL) workers and residents can leave the crime scene.

But Hainault resident Reverend Keith John’s church is beyond the cordon and he’s not allowed through.

“I went to open up and couldn’t get there this morning and I haven’t been able to get there since,” he tells me.

“I’ve been taking calls from lots of congregants, anxious older people and worried children," he goes on, adding:

Hainault, which is in north-east London, is in the borough of Redbridge. Wes Streeting is the MP for Ilford North, which includes Hainault. We're expecting to be hearing from him shortly.

Police say the incident began in Thurlow Gardens, a street next to Hainault tube station.

They were called to the area shortly before 07:00 BST to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in Thurlow Gardens.

We're expecting the Met Police to give another update to reporters at about 16:00 BST, following this morning's attack.

As well as the police, we're expecting local MP Wes Streeting to speak at the news conference.

When that starts, we'll bring you the key lines right here. You'll also be able to watch it live by tapping the Play button at the top of this page.

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We've just been seeing some images of forensic investigators alongside police on the streets of Hainault, where the attack happened earlier today.

Here are some of the latest pictures as the area inside the police cordon is checked for evidence.

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We've just seen a statement from Buckingham Palace that says King Charles III's "thoughts and prayers" are with those affected by the attack in Hainault.

Here is the statement in full:

The council in Redbridge, which is the London borough where Hainault is located, has recently published a statement online, external following this morning's attack.

We've just received a correction from the Met Police - they say the boy who died from his injuries today was in fact 14, not 13 as previously stated.

During a news conference earlier, Ch Supt Stuart Bell described him as being a 13-year-old.

But police now say that "after speaking with the victim’s family, we can confirm that the boy who died as a result of the incidents in Hainault was aged 14 and not 13".

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If you're just joining us, or need a recap, police have given an update after a serious incident took place in Hainault, north-east London, this morning involving a man with a sword.

Here's what we know so far:

• Met Police have said a 14-year-old boy has died from his wounds in hospital - he was one of five people injured
• The other four - two members of the public and two police officers - remain in hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening, the Met's Ch Supt Stuart Bell told reporters earlier

• He confirmed that a 36-year-old man had been arrested and is in custody - the suspect was Tasered 22 minutes after the first call was made to police
• The circumstances around the attack are being investigated but it's not believed to have been linked to "any acts of terrorism". Bell said there was no "ongoing threat" to the public and police were not seeking any other suspects
• Police were called shortly before 07:00 BST to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house on Thurlow Gardens, near Hainault Tube station, before subsequent reports of stabbings
• Video has been circulating on social media showing a man brandishing a sword and approaching people's homes - other footage showed police pursing a man as he broke into people's gardens
• Witnesses describe seeing a man holding a "huge sword" and hearing screams

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Local Labour MP Wes Streeting has shared a new statement on X, sending his "deepest, heartfelt condolences" to the family of the boy who died after today's attack.

Streeting represents Ilford North, which includes Hainault, and says the whole community is "devastated by the heartbreaking news". He goes on:

Streeting, who is the shadow health secretary, also thanks the emergency services for their response to the attack and calls the Met Police officers who put themselves in harms way to protect others "the best of us".