Police launch murder probe after man stabbed to death in Stoke Newington

Hackney police chief James Conway (right), pictured with Hackney Mayor Caroline Woodley earlier this year. Photograph: Met Police

A murder investigation is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Stoke Newington last night.

Officers were called at around 11.05pm to reports of man injured on Northwold Road.

They found the victim, thought to be in his fifties, suffering from a stab wound.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed.

There has so far been no arrest.

It follows the murder last week of 15-year-old Pharrell Garcia, who was stabbed to death on Stellman Close, not far from Rectory Road station.

A boy, also 15, has been charged with Garcia’s murder. He cannot be named for legal reasons.

Hackney police chief, Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, said: “I understand the shock and concern this incident will cause, even more so given the recent and tragic murder of Pharrell Garcia on the borough last week.

“However, I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working diligently to identify whoever is responsible for this violent act.

“Our most immediate thoughts are clearly with the family and friends of the man killed last night.

“Whilst these two dreadful murders happened in the same area of Hackney there is no suggestion of a link between the two. A person has been charged with Pharrell’s murder and they are awaiting trial.

“Nevertheless, they do highlight the continued danger presented to the public by people who arm themselves with knives. We have additional resources focused on deterring such a threat and we are working hard with our local partners to reduce knife crime.

“If you have information that could assist the investigation then please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 8517/30Jul. You can also provide information, completely anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Additionally, if you know someone who is regularly carrying a knife, you can also pass that information to us, without telling the police who you are, through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.