A man has been stabbed to death in East London in the early hours of Boxing Day morning, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The police force were called shortly after 3am today (December 26) to reports of a stabbing just moments from Old Street station on Cranwood Street in the borough of Hackney.
Along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, officers rushed to the scene where they found a man with stab wounds. The man, believed to be aged 49 years old, has died as a result of his injuries.
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. These are two men aged 49 and 42, and two women aged 35 and 44. All four remain in custody.
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A crime scene remains in place on Cranwood Street, where the stabbing happened. The Metropolitan Police force are now appealing for information about the incident, and are urging people to come forward.
They say: "Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD669/26Dec. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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