A man in his late 20s has died after being stabbed in Hackney Downs Park.
Police were called to the scene at 1.42pm today (July 13) on Downs Park Road but despite the efforts of paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family has been notified and is being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: "Our investigation remains in the early stages and officers are working at pace to identify those responsible.
"Police will remain in the area overnight as our enquiries continue and I encourage anyone with any information to contact us."
Reports of a stabbing in Hackney Downs Park eailer today air ambulance landed nearby. pic.twitter.com/YvCdMpd0TG
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A large police presence remains in the area as investigations continue.
No arrests have been made at this time.
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Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads policing for the area, said: "We understand that this incident occurred close to a school in broad daylight which will be hugely concerning for local residents.
"We don’t believe this to involve any pupils at the school and are treating this as an isolated incident.
"We will continue to update the community when we can."
Enquiries remain ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 4139/13JUL.
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