Man in his 20s stabbed to death in broad daylight in north London

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? Licensed to London News Pictures. 30/08/2023. London, UK. A forensic officer next to the police tent on Axminster Road in Islington, north London. Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Axminster Road, at 11:39hrs this morning. Officers and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended and found a man in his 20s, with knife injuries. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Photo credit: Dinendra Haria/LNP
Police are now investigating the murder which happened this morning (Picture: London News Pictures)

A man in his 20s has been stabbed to death in an area of north London.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Axminster Road, in Islington, at 11.39am this morning.

The man was found with knife injuries after officers from the Metropolitan Police attended and London Ambulance Service.

A murder investigation has been launched by Detective Chief Inspector Neil John who said: ‘At this early stage we are establishing a timeline of events that led up to and immediately followed this murder. If you have information or dashcam footage, please do get in touch.

‘A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.’

Superintendent Jack May-Robinson added: ‘I am saddened to see another young life needlessly lost on the streets of our capital.

‘Local people will notice a more visible police presence in the coming days and I urge anyone with concerns to approach officers on patrol.

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‘We will continue to support our specialist crime colleagues as they work to identify and apprehend the person, or persons, responsible. I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while this vital work takes place.’

? Licensed to London News Pictures. 30/08/2023. London, UK. Police officers guard a crime scene next to Poundland on Axminster Road in Islington, north London. Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Axminster Road, at 11:39hrs this morning. Officers and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended and found a man in his 20s, with knife injuries. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Photo credit: Dinendra Haria/LNP
A police cordon remains in place (Picture: London News Pictures)

A crime scene remains in place and at this early stage there has been no arrest.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 2840/30AUG.

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