A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was stabbed to death in east London.
The boy, believed to be 15, was found with fatal stab wounds in Hackney, on a street near Benthal Primary School.
Officers were called to Stellman Close to reports of a stabbing at about 4pm, the Metropolitan Police said.
The incident happened in a busy area during the day, and the suspect is believed to have run away, Scotland Yard added.
Officers are still in the process of informing the child’s next of kin.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, in charge of policing in Hackney, said: ‘The death of a child is devastating and my first thoughts are with his family and friends.
‘Our communities will also be deeply concerned by this event. Urgent inquiries are under way and my officers are working hard to identify the suspects.
‘Local residents can expect to see a notable police presence in the area as the investigation continues and there will be road closures in the Stellman Close area for some time.
‘I would appeal to anyone with information about the incident to call us on 101 quoting.
‘Our communities have shown their strength in coming forward to support the police in tackling knife crime and I ask for their support again after this dreadful event.”
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Allen, leading the investigation, said: ‘We know this happened in a busy area during the day and there would have been people around.
‘The suspect is believed to have run away from the scene and I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Stellman Close area around 4pm to contact police.’
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