Murder probe launched after man, in his 20s, stabbed to death during ‘fight’ at east London park that left two others injured

A murder probe has been launched after a man in his 20s was stabbed to death during a fight that left two others injured.  The Metropolitan Police were called to Plashet Park in east London at 7.38pm on Saturday where they found a young man with stab wounds.  Despite the best efforts of officers and
Murder probe launched after man, in his 20s, stabbed to death during ‘fight’ at east London park that left two others injured

A murder probe has been launched after a man in his 20s was stabbed to death during a fight that left two others injured. 

The Metropolitan Police were called to Plashet Park in east London at 7.38pm on Saturday where they found a young man with stab wounds. 

Despite the best efforts of officers and paramedic staff, the man tragically died at the scene.  

Officers believe they know the identity of the victim, whom they understand to be 20-years-old. Enquiries are ongoing to identify and inform his family.

Two teenage males were also found in the park, one had stab injuries and the other had sustained head injuries. They were taken to hospital but neither injuries are life-threatening. 

Emergency vehicles outside Plashet Park in east London yesterday. Police were called to the park at 7.38pm on Saturday where they found a young man with stab wounds. Despite the best efforts of officers and paramedic staff, the man tragically died at the scene

Emergency vehicles outside Plashet Park in east London yesterday. Police were called to the park at 7.38pm on Saturday where they found a young man with stab wounds. Despite the best efforts of officers and paramedic staff, the man tragically died at the scene

Crime officers gathering evidence at Plashet Park today. Two teenage males were also found in the park, one had stab injuries and the other had sustained head injuries. They were taken to hospital but neither injuries are life-threatening

Crime officers gathering evidence at Plashet Park today. Two teenage males were also found in the park, one had stab injuries and the other had sustained head injuries. They were taken to hospital but neither injuries are life-threatening

A police tent erected in Plashet Park. Superintendent Dion Brown one of the senior officers responsible for policing Newham, said: 'I know this tragic and violent loss of life will cause a good deal of upset among the local community'

A police tent erected in Plashet Park. Superintendent Dion Brown one of the senior officers responsible for policing Newham, said: ‘I know this tragic and violent loss of life will cause a good deal of upset among the local community’

Superintendent Dion Brown one of the senior officers responsible for policing Newham, said: ‘I know this tragic and violent loss of life will cause a good deal of upset among the local community. 

‘I share their sadness and their concern, and I send my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the young man who was killed.

‘A murder investigation has been launched and continues at pace this morning, with skilled detectives supported by local officers and specialists from across the Met. This investigation will be exceptionally thorough and forensic in its nature.

‘I urge any witnesses or anyone who has information to share what they know with police. 

‘We are determined to work with the local community to establish what happened and to bring to justice whoever was responsible for this senseless and brutal act of violence.

‘Local people will see additional officers working in the area today and in the coming days. If you have any concerns, please do speak with them. They are there to support you and your community.’

There has been no arrest at this early stage. Anyone with information or footage, or any witnesses yet to speak with police, are asked to call 101, quoting reference 6541/27jul. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.

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