Met identify man that died following stabbing at a house in Canning Town

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a stabbing at a house in Canning Town at the weekend.

Raish Ahmed, 50, died following the assault and two other people were also injured.

Police were called to a residential property in Hartington Road shortly after 16:30hrs on Saturday, 5 October to reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service where they found Mr Ahmed with stab wounds.

A teenage boy was also found with a slash injury, whilst another man, aged 41, was also assaulted. Both injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.

Mr Ahmed was taken to hospital for treatment, but despite the best efforts of emergency services he sadly died in hospital on Monday, 7 October.

A murder investigation was then launched by officers from the Met's Specialist Crime Command.

His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Daniel Whybrow, 46 (03.10.78), of Hartington Road, E16, was charged on Sunday, 6 October with attempted murder, the charges of which will now be reviewed by the CPS following Mr Ahmed's death.

Whybrow was also charged with grievous bodily harm, threats to kill, racially aggravated assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

He will next appear at Isleworth Crown Court on Monday, 4 November.

Police are not looking for anyone else involved in this attack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police incident room on 0208 721 4961 or 101, quoting CAD 4781/05OCT or visit here.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.