Man in his 20s fatally stabbed near Hackney school

A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed near a school in east London.

Metropolitan Police officers were called to reports of a stabbing at Downs Park Road, Hackney at about 13.40 BST on Monday. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the victim died at the scene.

The Met said it did not believe any pupils at the school were involved and it was treating the attack as an isolated incident.

No arrests have been made, although officers are "working at pace to identify those responsible," the force said. The victim's family have been told and are being supported by specialist officers.

Officers will remain in the area overnight as inquiries continue, the Met said.

Det Ch Supt Brittany Clarke said: "We understand that this incident occurred close to a school in broad daylight, which will be hugely concerning for local residents."

Anyone with relevant information is being urged to contact police.

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