London stabbing: Man killed in Stratford

A man, believed to be in his 40s, has been stabbed to death in east London.

The man was found collapsed in Whalebone Lane, near West Ham Lane, Stratford, at 00:40 BST and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

His death was the fourth killing in London in three days – there have been two other stabbings, and a shooting.

The victim’s next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination has yet to take place. No arrests have been yet made.

‘More patrols needed’

Local resident Rema Klayton said she had been left “shaken”.

“The Met is aware of what is happening in Newham, namely the number of knife crimes. It would be nice to see the police doing more patrols in the area.

“The area is changing for the worst, not for the better.

“The crime rate is very high and we need help. People are looking to move out of Stratford right now.”

A crime scene remains in place and there are road closures on West Ham Lane between Widdin Street and Paul Street. Stratford Park also remains closed.

‘Awful’
A section 60 order, which allows police to stop and search people, has been put in place for the whole of Newham borough until 18:00.

Mayor Sadiq Kahn said the incidents were “heartbreaking”.

“You can’t sugar-coat that the last four days have been awful,” he said.

“The families will never be the same again”.

Source: (BBC News)