Bow murder: Young man stabbed to death as house party fight spilled into street

Bow stabbing: Detectives say a number of people may have witnessed the murder
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A number of people may have witnessed a young man being stabbed to death in east London, police have said as they renew appeals for information.

The 21-year-old was knifed after a fight at a house party spilled out into the street in a quiet road in Bow at about 2.30am on Saturday.

The fight involved a large group of young people and the stabbing would have been visible to residents who may have been disturbed by the noise, Scotland Yard said.

Police and paramedics were scrambled to the scene in Ropery Street where they found the young man suffering stab injuries in the nearby Eric Street.

He was rushed to hospital where he died at about 4.50am.

Officers investigating the murder said the stabbing would have been “clearly visible” to passers-by and residents nearby.

They said a large number of young people from east London and south London attended the party.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Packer from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: “I need to trace as many people as possible to piece together the events that led to this murder.

"The stabbing occurred in the street and would have been clearly visible to passers-by and residents who may have been disturbed by the noise of the fight.

"This was a brutal attack that has taken a man's life and I am urging anyone with information to come forward and speak to police."

There have been no arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 3865 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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