Sword-wielding man arrested in London after several people wounded in stabbing attack

A 36-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in London after attacking members of the public and two police officers with a sword, London's Metropolitan Police said.

"Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested," the police said in a statement sent to CBS News.

"We understand the suspect went on to attack other members of the public and two police officers. We are awaiting an update on the condition of those injured," the statement said.