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Leyton stabbing 'followed clash at residential address' Leyton stabbing victim named as David Martinez
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Police believe the latest fatal stabbing in London followed an argument between two men.Police believe the latest fatal stabbing in London followed an argument between two men.
The victim, in his 20s, was found in the street with multiple knife wounds on Wednesday afternoon in Leyton, east London. The victim was found in the street with multiple knife wounds on Wednesday afternoon in Leyton, east London. The Metropolitan police have named him as David Martinez, 26, a Spanish national.
Police believe it followed a clash that started in a nearby residential address. The victim then staggered into the street where he collapsed. Police believe it followed a clash that started at a nearby residential address. The victim then staggered into the street where he collapsed.
Detectives believe the victim and perpetrator knew each other and that the killing was not gang related.Detectives believe the victim and perpetrator knew each other and that the killing was not gang related.
Knife crime victims: the 10 teenagers killed in 2019Knife crime victims: the 10 teenagers killed in 2019
It is the 21st homicide in the capital this year. By this time last year, there had been 29 homicides, according to the Metropolitan police.It is the 21st homicide in the capital this year. By this time last year, there had been 29 homicides, according to the Metropolitan police.
Paramedics, including those from the air ambulance, tried to save the man’s life. But he died at 5.10pm on Wednesday, shortly after the attack.Paramedics, including those from the air ambulance, tried to save the man’s life. But he died at 5.10pm on Wednesday, shortly after the attack.
Police said they were called to North Birkbeck Road, E11, just before 4.30pm on Wednesday. A postmortem will be carried out.Police said they were called to North Birkbeck Road, E11, just before 4.30pm on Wednesday. A postmortem will be carried out.
The stabbing is being investigated by the Met’s homicide and major crime command, which urged any witnesses to come forward.The stabbing is being investigated by the Met’s homicide and major crime command, which urged any witnesses to come forward.
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