Police hunt knifeman after fatal stabbing in Homerton

A murder investigation has been launched after a man believed to be in his 20s was fatally knifed in Homerton yesterday.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to Homerton High Street at the junction with Kenworthy Road, E9, shortly after 5.10pm following reports of a stabbing.

The victim was taken to hospital where and was pronounced dead at 6.30pm.

The Metropolitan Police say no arrests have been made and inquiries are continuing.