Murder investigation launched following Tower Hamlets stabbing

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a stabbing in Tower Hamlets.

Police were called at about 20:20hrs on Sunday, 5 May to reports of a fight on Corfield Street, E2.

Officers attended and found a man with a stab injury. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, the 38-year-old man sadly died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed. Formal identification is yet to take place.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Superintendent Alex Ogilvie, one of the senior officers responsible for policing in Tower Hamlets, said: “I recognise the impact this violent incident will have on the local community, especially as it happened in a residential street while many people would have been in their homes.

“We shall be supporting our colleagues in the Specialist Crime Command with their investigation, and you can expect to see officers in the area over the coming days. I encourage you to speak with them about anything you saw or heard, as well as any concerns you may have.”

At this early stage there have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

A crime scene remains in place.

Anyone with information or dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6482/05May. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.