A TEENAGE boy has been stabbed to death after a fight spilled out of a house party, police said.
Officers scrambled to the scene after a large group of people with machetes were seen around 7.15pm last night.
Officers on the scene at Mabley Green in Hackney Credit: BPM
Officers scrambled to the scene after a large group of people with machetes were seen around 7.15pm on Monday Credit: BPM
Some callers thought they had also heard gunshots on the road in Hackney,
A boy was found with stab wounds nearby, but despite the efforts of medics he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are working to formally identify the victim.
The Met said he was a teenager but did not give an exact age.
Detective Chief Inspector Ben Massink said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim and his family – we are working at pace to ensure all his loved ones are informed and offered specialist support from officers.
“For members of the local community, who will no doubt be shocked and saddened by the events of yesterday evening, increased patrols are in place in the area.
“If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to speak with one of our officers.
“Urgent enquiries continue to establish exactly what happened. We know there were a significant number of people in the area at the time of the stabbing, and some individuals recorded the incident on their mobile phone.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or who has footage of the incident to come forward to police – your information could be vital.
“I would also ask those with videos or photographs not to post this on social media out of respect for the bereaved family.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting the reference CAD 6692/25May, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
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