Murder investigation launched after stabbing at a party in Redbridge
A man died at the scene after being attacked
The Met Police has launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death at a party in Redbridge.
Officers were called to reports of a fight in Chigwell Road in Woodford Green just after midnight on Friday 3rd June.
A man, believed to be in his 30s, was found with stabbed - despite the best efforts of paramedics he died at the scene.
Police while they're still waiting on formal identification, they believe the victim to be 39 year-old Lamar Jackson from Hackney.
His family have been told and are being supported by officers.
A post-mortem will be held in due course.
Detective Chief Inspector Laurence Smith said: “This attack happened at a party and we know that a large number of people would have been in attendance.
"I would urge anyone who is yet to speak with us to come forward and let us know what you saw.
“It is possible that events leading up to the stabbing, and perhaps the murder itself, were captured on people’s phones.
"Please take a look and call us. It is vital that we establish what happened.”
A crime scene remains in place and no arrests have been made.