On April 30, 2024, a 36-year-old man was arrested in Hainault, east London, after driving a vehicle into a house and attacking people with a sword near Hainault underground station. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident and stated that five individuals, including two police officers, were hospitalized. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan reassured the public, stating there is no ongoing threat and emphasized that the attack is not terrorism-related. Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack.

In a separate incident, Metropolitan Police officer PC David Burgess was dismissed following a failed random drugs test. The test, which he underwent after using a cannabis oil vape post a football match, indicated negligence. Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe highlighted that this behavior breached professional standards, deeming it gross misconduct. Burgess, who worked in drug enforcement, contested the depiction of his actions but was ultimately dismissed by the panel for inconsistent explanations.

Additionally, recent statistics indicate a 20% increase in knife crime offences in London, with 14,577 incidents recorded in the 12 months to December 2023. Knife crime remains a critical concern for the Metropolitan Police, which has recorded the highest proportion of such offences nationally. The figures include 112 homicides in the past year, with 72 involving a knife, underscoring the ongoing challenge for law enforcement and community safety in the capital.