Murder probe after man dies following horror stabbing in Camden

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Yui Mok/PA Wire
Sami Quadri30 December 2023

Police have launched a murder probe after a man died following a fatal stabbing in Camden.

Officers rushed to the scene at 7.43pm on Friday following reports of an attack near Gaymead in Abbey Road.

A 29-year-old man was found injured at the scene. Officers performed first aid before taking him to a west London hospital.

Despite the best efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead at 9.55pm.

His next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

A crime scene is in place and officers are working to establish what happened.

No arrests have been made.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Rawlinson, who is leading the investigation, said: "We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area of Abbey estate on Friday night between 7 and 8pm, who may have saw or heard something they believe could be connected to this fatal stabbing.

"Another family have been left grieving the loss of a loved one due to knife crime. My team of detectives are working around the clock to identify and arrest the person responsible."

If you can help police with information or material, call 101 or post @MetCC ref.

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