- Investigation has begun into the knife assault in East London on Saturday evening
A 17-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in east London.
Police and paramedics had been referred to as to Hackney Road in Shoreditch, close to the junction with Cremer Street, at about 10.50pm on Saturday.
The sufferer was discovered with stab accidents and died on the scene.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway of the Metropolitan Police, who leads policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, stated: ‘My ideas are with the household of the younger one that has tragically misplaced his life.
‘I can guarantee them that we’ll be relentless in looking for to determine whoever was chargeable for this homicide.
‘Cordons are in place in Hackney Road for forensic examination of the scene and now we have launched what can be an especially thorough investigation, supported by specialists from throughout the Met.
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to demise on Hackney Road (pictured) in Shoreditch on Saturday evening with police confirming they’ve began an investigation
Police have but to make any arrests in relation to the east London stabbing which was reported at round 10.50pm on Saturday (pictured: map of east London)
‘Local folks may also see further patrols in Shoreditch.
‘If you could have any issues or data, please converse with these officers.
‘They are there to help you.’
A autopsy examination and formal identification are but to happen.
There have been no arrests.
Anyone with data is requested to name police on 101, quoting reference 7553/17Feb, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.