Man dies following fight in East London
Metropolitan Police have said an investigation has now been launched
Last updated 17th Oct 2022
Metropolitan Police have confirmed that a man has died following a fight in the street in east London.
Officers were called to Church Lane in Leytonstone just before 11pm on Sunday, where two men, both in their 20s, were found injured.
One man died at the scene, he has been named as 27-year-old Zeqja Lumturi, who lived in Barking. His next of kin has been informed.
A second man was taken to hospital, where he remains in a non-life-threatening condition.
A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course. No arrests have been made, but the Scotland Yard said an urgent investigation is under way.
Police cordons are in place in Church Lane and additional officers will be deployed to the Leytonstone area, the force added.
Detective Inspector Adam Callaghan said: “Our investigation is moving at pace and we are pursuing a number of lines of inquiry. Our priority is to find the person responsible and get justice for the victim and his family. I would appeal to anyone with information – no matter how small – to call police. If you don’t feel comfortable speaking to us, call Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, lead for policing in Waltham Forest and Newham, said: “My thoughts and sympathies are with Mr Lumturi’s family and friends for their tragic loss. I can understand that this incident will have caused concern and shock in the local community and would like to reassure residents that we will have local officers patrolling in the area. Please speak to these officers; they will help allay any concerns you may have.”