Seven Kings stabbings: Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after three knifed to death in north east London

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after three men were knifed to death in Seven Kings yesterday.

The pair, aged 29 and 39, were detained following the incident in north-east London on Sunday evening, the Metropolitan Police said.

Officers were called to Emstead Road at 7.38pm, to reports of a disturbance, and three men were found with stab wounds.

The London Ambulance Service sent paramedics to tend to the wounded but despite their efforts they were pronounced dead at the scene.

The victims, who have not yet been formally identified, are believed to be in their 20s and 30s.

Scotland Yard today said the arrested men and the deceased knew each other and are believed to be members of the Sikh community in the area.

Chief Superintendent Stephen Clayman said officers are still making efforts to contact the families of the victims and described the incident as "horrific".

"It was a horrific scene for anyone to come across and my heart goes out to the families and those affected by it because it is unprecedented to have something like this," he added.

On Monday morning, a police cordon was in place outside Seven Kings railway station.

The motive for the attack remains unclear, though police have ruled out terrorism.

Post-mortem examinations following the deaths are set to be arranged.

Detectives have urged anyone with information to call police on 101 quoting reference 6374/19jan or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.