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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans

Cannabis, samurai swords and a skinned cat: Inside the disturbing life of the Hainault knifeman

It was just before 7am on April 30 last year when loud screams woke residents in the quiet east London suburb of Hainault.

A Ford Transit van had collided with the home in Laing Close. Fearing an accident had taken place, one man went over to see if the driver was ok before he was attacked.

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