This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-26412004

The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 2 Version 3
Leytonstone car stabbings: Men named as Aaron Carriere and Josiah Manful Leytonstone car stabbings: Men killed in a 'ferocious attack'
(35 minutes later)
Two men who were found fatally stabbed in a car in east London have been named by police. Two men who were found fatally stabbed in a car in east London were murdered in a "ferocious attack" by a hooded gang, police have said.
They were Aaron Carriere, 21, and Josiah Manful, 20, from east London. Aaron Carriere, 21, and Josiah Manful, 20, from east London, were set upon by a group armed with knives as they sat in a black Ford Fiesta in Montague Road, Leytonstone.
The pair were discovered by officers just before 01:00 GMT on Saturday in Montague Road, Leytonstone. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The pair were discovered by officers just before 01:00 GMT on Saturday.
Police said the men had been set upon in a "ferocious attack" by a group of hooded attackers armed with knives as they sat in a black Ford Fiesta. Detectives said CCTV would form a "key part" of the investigation.
Post-mortem examinations found Aaron Carriere was stabbed in the neck while Josiah Manful died from stab wounds to the chest, shock and haemorrhaging. Post-mortem examinations found Mr Carriere was stabbed in the neck while Mr Manful died from stab wounds to the chest, shock and haemorrhaging.
Witnesses told officers that a group of five people began "attacking the car quite ferociously from both sides", after it had driven into Montague Road. Witnesses told officers that a group of five people began "attacking the car quite ferociously from both sides", after it had driven into the road.
The victims were seated in the driver and front passenger seats. The victims were found in the driver and front passenger seats.
Det Ch Insp Neil Attewell said: "We are in the early stages of this investigation and retain an open mind as to the motive for this ferocious attack. Police have assured witnesses they can have their identities protected and any information they offer will be treated in confidence.
"It is of paramount importance that we establish why these two young men were attacked and who is responsible." Det Ch Insp Neil Attewell said: "At the moment it's not clear why these two men were targeted and murdered.
He added that CCTV was forming a "key part" of the investigation, as officers try to work out the victims' movements on the night of their murders. "They were stabbed several times, they suffered significant injuries. The attack can only be described as ferocious."
Officers are trying to work out the pair's movements on the night of their murders.
Police have refused to discuss whether either of the men were already known to them or whether the murder may have been linked to a gang.
No arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered.No arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered.
A double murder investigation has been launched and an incident room has been established in Barking with more than 50 officers and specialist staff working on the case. A double murder investigation has been launched and an incident room has been established in Barking.
Police are appealing for witnesses to call 0208 345 3715 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Police are appealing for witnesses to call 0208 345 3715 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.