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A murder investigation has been launched in Newham after a serious incident on Walton Road, with a large police presence and blue forensics tent in place since around 10am this morning.
Metropolitan Police officers, forensics teams, and multiple patrol vehicles have been seen at the scene in E12, where the road remains cordoned off to the public.
Witnesses report the area has been sealed off with tape, and a blue forensics tent has been erected. The investigation appears to be focused on a section of the residential street between a row of terraced homes.
While full details are still emerging, early indications suggest this is being treated as a murder investigation. Forensic officers remain on scene and a post-mortem examination is expected to be scheduled.
It comes just days after a separate fatal stabbing in nearby Ilford, where five people were arrested in connection with the death of a 30-year-old man.
Area Impacted
Walton Road (E12), located in the Manor Park area of Newham, remains partially closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Local residents have been advised to avoid the area while investigations are ongoing.
Official Police Statement Awaited
The Metropolitan Police have been approached for comment and further details are expected to be released this afternoon.
Summary:
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Murder investigation launched – Walton Road, Newham E12
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Crime scene in place since 10am
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Blue forensics tent and cordons visible
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Connection to other incidents unconfirmed
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 4.46am today (23 July) to reports of an incident on Walton Road, Manor Park.
“We sent a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer to the scene.
“Very sadly, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Police were called to reports of a body on Walton Road, Ilford at 04:41hrs on Wednesday, 23 July.
A Spokesman for the Met Police said: Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service. Sadly a man in his 50s was found dead at the scene.
The death is being treated as unexpected and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances.
A crime scene has been established on Walton Road extending up to nearby roads.
Anyone with information that might help can call police on 101 referencing CAD 1022/23JUL.
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