London station horror: ‘Man with machete’ terrifies commuters - police storm Tulse Hill
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of trying to kill people at a London train station after wielding a machete at commuters.
Witnesses took to social media saying they saw a "ranting" man pacing up and down a platform at Tulse Hill station while brandishing the foot-long weapon. He was tasered by police who rushed to protect rush-hour travellers from being attacked. Nobody was injured in the attack and the man is in police custody being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.
Tulse Hill: Man 'wielding machete' tasered by police on platform
Video from inside a train carriage shows the man wielding his weapon in the air before being shot by a taser.
The remarkable footage shows the man turning rigid as electric currents incapacitate him.
Train and station staff have been praised for remaining "calm" in the face of terrifying incident.
One commuter explained how he had to run away so as not to be attacked, saying: "Terrifying incident at Tulse Hill station where several of us had to run from a man wielding a machete.
Tulse Hill: Police attend to scene of man wielding a 'machete'
Another witness said on Twitter: "Awful drama at Tulse Hill station tonight, massive respect to the @TFLRailUK driver who kept calm, shut the doors and kept us informed as the @metpoliceuk did what they had to do."
British Transport Police confirmed a 59-year-old man had been arrested over the incident.
A spokesperson said: “Shortly after 6.30pm today officers from British Transport Police and the Metropolitan Police were called to Tulse Hill station after reports of a man in possession of a knife.
“Police officers were quickly on scene and detained a 59-year-old man on the platforms at the station. During the detainment a Taser device was discharged.
'Kin hell. Man with a massive machete wandering back and forth at Tulse Hill station ranting. Police have arrived, but may be worth avoiding the area.
— Jonewthan Yeary (@BornToPootle) January 14, 2019
“The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon, he is being taken to custody. There are no reported injuries.
“Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 478 of 14/01/2019.
“This incident is not currently believed to be terror related.”