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Five people have been arrested after a 30-year-old man died of multiple stab wounds at a property in Ilford in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Emergency services were called to an address in Felbrigge Road at 2:09am following reports of a serious altercation. Despite the best efforts of paramedics and police, the victim died at the scene.
Arrests and Investigation
Two men, aged 27 and 29, and three women, aged 29, 30, and 54, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime North unit are leading the investigation and have confirmed that early enquiries suggest this was an isolated incident involving individuals known to each other.
Police Statement
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, who is overseeing the investigation, said:
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this unimaginably difficult time.
An incident of this nature sends shockwaves throughout the local area and we understand the direct impact on the community.
People can expect to see an uptick in police presence while officers conduct initial investigations. Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns at all.”
Post-Mortem and Crime Scene
A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course to determine the precise cause of death. The victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A forensic cordon remains in place at the Felbrigge Road address, with investigators continuing to examine the scene throughout the day.
Appeal for Witnesses
Although no wider risk to the public is believed to exist, police are urging anyone with information to come forward by calling 101 or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference CAD 475/23Jul.
