First pictures from Walthamstow stabbing scene as man, 33, killed in street
The 'heinous attack' saw a man stabbed to death on a busy road in the middle of the afternoon
Photos have come through from Walthamstow where a man was stabbed to death. The 33-year-old man died at the scene yesterday (July 6) after police were called just before 3pm.
The attack happened on Lea Bridge Road, between Bakers Arms and Vicarage Road, yesterday afternoon.
Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy tweeted yesterday (July 6): "Confirmed that sadly a young man has lost his life in an attack. I urge everyone on this thread to refrain from speculating as a way of respecting his family who are deeply grieving their loss. If you have any information on the reason for this heinous attack...
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"...please come forward - we can only stop the cycle of violence this represents together by standing against those who perpetuate it. Crime stoppers is 0800 555 111 and completely confidential."
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Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley from the Specialist Crime Command said: “My team is working around the clock to establish exactly what happened and what led to a man tragically losing his life."
Below are some images from the scene where a forensic tent has been set up and forensic officers can be seen inspecting the scene.
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The incident happened on Lea Bridge Road, between Bakers Arms and Vicarage Road
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Forensic officers are on the scene
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A forensic tent has been set up
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The road has been cordoned off
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