Clapton stabbing: Murder investigation launched after man dies of wounds in east London

A man died at the scene and a woman later died in hospital following the attack: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
A man died at the scene and a woman later died in hospital following the attack: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Scotland Yard has launched a murder investigation after a fatal stabbing late last night.

Officers were called to a property in Mount Pleasant Lane, Clapton, to reports of a disturbance at 11.29pm.

Police and the ambulance rushed to the scene, where a man was found with stab properties within the address.

He was declared dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services to save him.

Enquiries are ongoing to confirm the man's identity and to inform his family.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody following the incident.

A statement from the Met Police said: "Homicide detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command are investigating. At this stage, no one else is sought in connection with this incident."

A post-mortem examination is due to be scheduled.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD9064/24Jan.

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