Police Officers have responded to an armed incident after a stabbing at a London tube station.
One commuter has been left seriously hurt.
The armed man shouted “this was for Syria”.
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#Breaking London Tube stabbing man shouted 'this is for Syria" victim suffers serious injury
— Emma King (@EmmaKingPH) December 5, 2015
One commuter had their throat slashed while others feared being attacked.
Brave officers tasered man who attempted to harm other commuters after slashing mans throat and shouting this is for Syria.
— Emma King (@EmmaKingPH) December 5, 2015
Met Police confirmed the man was in police custody following the attack at Leytonstone Tube Station.
Metropolitan police confirm #Leytonstone tube attacker has been arrested and confirm he shouted "this is for Syria" during the attack
— Emma King (@EmmaKingPH) December 5, 2015
Police confirmed the incident saying “We were called to Leytonstone London Underground station on Saturday 5 December following reports of a stabbing at 7.06pm.
“Officers from BTP and Metropolitan Police attended the station and a man was arrested at the scene and is currently in police custody.
“Medics from London Ambulance Service also attended and a man has been taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment.”
