Four arrested after man knifed to death in broad daylight

Crime reporter(wp/es):::
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in broad daylight in north east London. 

The victim, aged in his 30s, was found with a stab injury in Stoke Newington on Wednesday evening. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police said one woman, aged 33, and three men, aged 67, 62 and 58, were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder. 

Police and paramedics were called to the incident on Matthias Road shortly before 6pm. 

Officers believe the victim may have been attacked in nearby Cowper Road and crime scenes remain in place at both locations.

Police believe they know the identity of the deceased and next of kin have been informed. 

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine said: “This attack took place in the early evening, in a residential street and in broad daylight. 

“There would have been people around and I need those people to call police. 

“Whatever you saw, whether the fatal assault, the events leading up to it or the aftermath, it is vitally important that you call us. It is only by people working with police that we can make London safe and your call may be vital in helping us understand how a young man came to be brutally killed.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call the incident room on 0208 345 3865 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Quote CAD 5783/17APR.