Seven Kings stabbing: Three dead after triple stabbing in north east London

Bonnie Christian20 January 2020
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Three men have died after a triple stabbing in north east London, Met Police have said.

Officers were called to Elmstead Road in Seven Kings, Ilford, just after 7.30pm on Sunday to reports that three men, aged in their 20s and 30s, had been stabbed.

All three men were pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers are working to inform their next of kin.

There have been no arrests.

Officers said there is some disruption to traffic in the area as a crime scene remains in place.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said extra police enforcement powers have been authorised for the borough of Redbridge until 8am on Monday following the attack.

He wrote: “I’m in touch with senior Met police officers and local representatives after a serious incident in Redbridge tonight, where three men have lost their lives.

“My thoughts are with their families and the local community at this dreadful time.

“Extra police enforcement powers have been authorised for the whole of Redbridge borough until 8am tomorrow.”

Chief Superintendent Steve Clayman, Commander of the Met’s East Area BCU said: “While enquiries into this tragic incident are at an early stage, this is likely to be a triple homicide investigation.

“I must retain an open mind as to any motive as we are in the early stages of establishing the full circumstances.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 6374/19jan or to remain anonymous call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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