The police released the following statement:
A murder investigation has been launched in Hackney after a teenager was found with fatal knife wounds.
Police were called at around 4.05pm on Tuesday 23 July to Stellman Close E5 to reports of a stabbing.
Police attended the scene and found a boy – believed to be 15 years old – with knife wounds.
Despite all the efforts of the emergency services, he was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.
We are in the process of informing his relatives.
Chief Superintendent James Conway, who is in charge of Hackney Police, 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 enquiries are underway and my officers are working hard to identify the suspects. Local residents can expect to see a significant police presence in the area as the investigation continues and there will be road closures in the Stellman Close area for a period of time.
“I would urge anyone with information about the incident to call us on 101 quoting CAD 5387/23Jul.
“Our communities have shown their strength in pledging to support the police in their fight against knife crime and I am asking for their support again following this appalling event.”
Chief Inspector Kelly Allen, who is leading the investigation, said: “We know this happened in a busy area during the day and there were people around.
“The suspect is believed to have fled the scene and I would urge anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Stellman Close area around 4pm to contact police.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 5387/23Jul or call Crimestoppers, 100% anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
