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The 36-year-old suspect in the deadly London sword attack is currently under police custody after recuperating in a hospital, BBC reports.
The suspect, wielding a sword, was arrested after a dramatic pursuit by law enforcement officers.
The Metropolitan Police clarified that the incident was not terror-related, allaying fears of broader security concerns.
Authorities also confirmed that no other suspects are being pursued in connection with the attack.
According to police reports, the suspect was subdued by officers using a taser after attempting to evade capture.
According to a previous report by The Associated Press, the suspect was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment after the van he was driving collided with a building.
Due to the injuries he sustained, officers were unable to conduct an interview with him on Tuesday.
BBC has confirmed that the suspect, 36, is out of hospital and is now in police custody
A 14-year-old British-Nigerian boy, Daniel Anjorin, was confirmed as one of the victims of the attack.
Daniel, along with two police officers and two other individuals, were the victims of the violent incident that occurred on the streets of east London.
