Three people have been arrested in connection with the death
A 35-year-old man was found stabbed in East London in the early hours of Friday morning. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead on his arrival. Two men, aged 27 and 24, and a 25-year-old woman were arrested near the scene on suspicion of murder.
Police were called at around 9am on Friday, June 5, to reports that a man had been stabbed in Pankhurst Avenue, E16, in Silvertown. They found the 35-year-old with stab wounds in a garden on nearby Rayleigh Road.
Another man in his 20s was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. He remains in hospital, where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, who is leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the man who has died.
“I know that the community will be understandably concerned by the incident. There remains a large police presence in the area, and I would urge anyone with concerns to speak with officers at the scene.
“Three people have been arrested in connection with the stabbing and our enquiries are continuing at pace. I would ask anyone with information or CCTV footage that could assist our investigation to get in touch with police.”
Information can be provided by calling police on 101, quoting CAD 1868/5JUN or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Images, video or other information can also be provided via the Major Incident Information Portal here .
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