A teenager has been stabbed to death in east London.
A murder investigation has been launched after the boy – believed to be 15 – was found with fatal knife wounds in Hackney on Tuesday afternoon.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Stellman Close shortly after 4pm.
He was treated by emergency services but was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chief Inspector Kelly Allen said: “We know it 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.”
The Metropolitan Police said officers were in the process of informing the victim’s next of kin.
The fatal knife attack comes just two days after Rene Graham, 15, was shot and killed during a “family fun day” at a west London park.
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Chief Superintendent James Conway 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 investigations are underway and my officers are working hard to identify the suspects.”
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DCS Conway said local residents can expect to see a “noticeable police presence in the area” and road closures in the Stellman Close area will be in place for some time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
