The Papers: '22 minutes of horror' and new prostate cancer hope

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Almost all of Wednesday's front pages are dominated by the news that a 14-year-old boy was killed after an attacker armed with a sword went on the rampage in Hainault, north-east London. The Guardian has the headline "22 minutes of horror".

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Under the headline "Sword attack horror", the Mirror features a still from footage of the attacker being tasered.

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The Express also has a photo from the moment the attacker was stopped by police. It calls the policewoman a "hero".

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The Metro leads with "Courage of sword cops", focusing on the two police officers injured in the attack.

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The i features calls from an anti-knife crime charity to tighten laws on machetes and zombie knives, in light of the attack.

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The Mail also reports that the UK is leading a "prostate cancer revolution", which could prevent four in 10 deaths from the disease and it teases a story on why olive oil now costs more than many wines.

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The Times' top story is on the UK's immigration levels falling because of a decline in students and foreign workers coming to the country. It also has a photo of King Charles as he returns to public engagements with a hospital visit.

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The FT says investors are startled by news that HSBC chief executive Noel Quinn is retiring after nearly five years in the role.

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And the Daily Star backs Count Binface in London's mayoral election on Thursday.

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