Man stabbed to death in Stoke Newington, northeast London
Police officers found a man in his 30s suffering from stab wounds to his chest in Stoke Newington but were unable to save him.
Thursday 18 April 2019 07:54, UK
A man has been fatally stabbed in Stoke Newington, northeast London.
Metropolitan Police attended the scene on Matthias Road at around 5.50pm this evening following reports of a stabbing.
Officers found a man in his 30s suffering from stab wounds to his chest.
Police then carried out CPR before an ambulance arrived, but despite their efforts, the victim died at the scene.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Police are working to inform his next of kin.
"At this early stage there have been no arrests.
"The homicide and major crime command will be informed."
A Section 60, which allows police to stop and search without a reason, is in place for post codes N16, N1 and E8.
:: Any witnesses or those with information are asked to call 101 ref CAD 5783/17Apr. Alternatively, tweet @MetCC.