A murder investigation continues following the death of a man in Newham.
Police were called at 22:11hrs on Saturday, 11 November to reports that a man had been stabbed inside a car at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Grangewood Street, E6.
Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.
A man, aged in his 20s, was found with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.
A post-mortem examination on 13 November gave cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.
Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, in charge of policing in Waltham Forest and Newham, said: “Police officers have made contact with the victim’s family, who will be supported by specially trained officers. My thoughts and sympathies are with them.
“Detectives from Specialist Crime are leading the Met’s investigation, which will be extremely thorough. They are being assisted by forensic specialists. There will also be additional officers from the Met’s North East BCU in the Upton Park area in the coming days. I urge local people to speak with them if they have any information or concerns.”
Enquiries continue to establish the circumstances.
Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 7287/11Nov. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A man, aged in his 40s, was arrested in connection with the incident. He has now been released without further action.
