Hainault sword attack victim thanks NHS and family for saving his life

Henry De Los Rios Polania said on social media from his hospital bed that he had a ‘long journey ahead’ to recover

A man injured in the sword attack in east London has thanked the emergency services and his family for saving his life as he recovers in hospital.

Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, an IT engineer from Hainault, was stabbed in his home on Tuesday morning. He was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a hero for protecting his family from the assailant.