VIDEO: Man Armed with Samurai Sword Attacks Passersby in London; Multiple Injured

A man armed with a sword has attacked people in East London, injuring five individuals, including two police officers. This information has been reported by the Metropolitan Police.

"Police and other emergency services are in the Hackney area of East London following a serious incident where a man with a sword has been detained," the police press release states.

According to the agency, the man attacked passersby and two police officers, resulting in several injuries. Authorities do not connect the incident with terrorism.

According to witnesses cited by the Telegraph, "the man was running with a samurai sword" and "has inflicted wounds on four people."