Man, 30s, stabbed to death after fight in east London

A man has died after being stabbed after a fight broke out in the street in east London in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to Warwick Road in Forest Gate, Newham, to reports that a fight was taking place.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was found suffering from stab injuries.

He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

Officers are working to inform his next of kin but formal identification awaits, the Met Police said.

In a statement, police said: ‘A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

‘No arrests have been made at this time.

‘The Homicide and Major Crime Command have been informed.

‘Enquiries into the circumstances continue.’

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting CAD427/28May. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.