Five people arrested after man dies in Ilford

Two men and three women remain in police custody after a fatal stabbing in Ilford overnight.

The men, aged 27 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of murder alongside three women, aged 29, 30 and 54, after a 30-year-old died of multiple stab wounds at an address in Felbrigge Road, Ilford at 02:09hrs on Wednesday, 23 July.

The London Ambulance Service called police to an altercation. First responding emergency workers treated the man at the scene for stab wounds but despite their best efforts he sadly died.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A post-mortem will take place in due course.

Early enquiries have led detectives to believe this is an isolated incident. Those involved are understood to be known to each other.

Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke from the Met’s Specialist Crime North unit said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this unimaginably difficult time.

“An incident of this nature sends shockwaves throughout the local area and we understand the direct impact on the community. People can expect to see an uptick in police presence while officers conduct initial investigations. Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns at all.”

A crime scene remains in place on Felbrigge Road.