Teenage boy stabbed to death in Hackney
A murder investigation has begun after a teenage boy was stabbed to death at Hackney in north-east London.
The boy, believed to be 15, was found with fatal stab wounds and died at the scene.
Officers were called to Stellman Close to reports of a stabbing at about 4pm, the Metropolitan Police said, according to the Press Association.
The incident happened in a busy area during the day, and the suspect is believed to have run away, police said on Tuesday night.
Officers were still in the process of informing the child’s next of kin, they said.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, in charge of policing in Hackney, said: “The death of a child is devastating and my first thoughts are with his family and friends.
“Our communities will also be deeply concerned by this event. Urgent inquiries are under way and my officers are working hard to identify the suspects.
“Local residents can expect to see a notable police presence in the area as the investigation continues and there will be road closures in the Stellman Close area for some time.
“I would appeal to anyone with information about the incident to call us on 101 quoting CAD 5387/23Jul.
“Our communities have shown their strength in coming forward to support the police in tackling knife crime and I ask for their support again after this dreadful event.”
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Allen, leading the investigation, said: “We know this happened in a busy area during the day and there would have been people around.
“The suspect is believed to have run away from the scene and I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Stellman Close area around 4pm to contact police.”