Met detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in a street fight in east London.
Police were called to reports of a fight on Corfield Street, Bethnal Green, at around 8.20pm on Sunday, May 5.
A 38-year-old man was found with stab wounds on a busy high road in the popular nightlife district.
Despite the best efforts of the authorities Associate The victim died at the scene, according to the London Ambulance Service.
Scotland Yard said officers were still working to notify the victim’s family, while formal identification was still pending.
Superintendent Alex Ogilvie, one of the senior officers responsible for policing in Tower Hamlets, said: “I recognize the impact this violent incident will have on the local community, particularly as it occurred on a residential street while many people were in their homes. Must have been.
“We will be assisting our colleagues in the Specialist Crime Command with their investigations, and you can expect to see officers in the field in the coming days.
“I encourage you to talk to them about anything you saw or heard, as well as any concerns you have.”
At this initial stage, no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The murder came after a 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in nearby High Road, Tottenham, at 5am on Bank Holiday Monday. Police said he suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the attack.
Anyone with information or dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6482/05 May. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.