A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed near a school in east London.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Met said it did not believe any pupils at the school were involved and it was treating the attack as an isolated incident.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Officers will remain in the area overnight as inquiries continue, the Met said.<\/p>\n
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.”<\/p>\n
Anyone with relevant information is being urged to contact police.<\/p>\n
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