A 30-year-old man who was stabbed multiple times in a home in Ilford has died. Emergency services were alerted to an ‘altercation’ at an address on Felbrigge Road at 2.09am today (Wednesday, July 23).
London Ambulance Service paramedics initially arrived at the address on the residential street around the corner from Seven Kings station. They then called police and first responding emergency workers treated the man at the scene for stab wounds but despite their best efforts he died.
A crime scene remains in place on Felbrigge Road. The Met Police currently have two men and three women remain in custody. The men, aged 27 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of murder alongside three women, aged 29, 30 and 54.
The victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Early enquiries have led detectives to believe this is an isolated incident. Those involved are understood to be known to each other.
‘Unimaginably difficult time’
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke from the Met’s Specialist Crime North unit 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.”
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