Man, 23, knifed to death on leafy, north London street

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A younger man has been stabbed to death on the streets of north London.

Scotland Yard detectives have launched a homicide investigation the 23-year-old was discovered dying from a number of knife wounds in Finsbury Park at 10.45pm on Thursday.

Despite the efforts of emergency companies, he tragically handed away within the quiet, residential street the place 4-bed homes fetch greater than £1.3million.

His household are mentioned to be going by means of an “unimaginably” troublesome time as officers vow to get justice for his death.

Police have sealed off Albert Road as forensics scour the scene.

A autopsy examination will happen within the coming days.

There have been no arrests.

DCS Caroline Haines, native policing commander for north London, mentioned: “My thoughts are with this young man’s family who will be going through the most unimaginably difficult time. We will do all we can to get justice for them.

“A dedicated team of detectives are dealing with a murder investigation and a cordon is in place while forensic examinations are carried out. CCTV and house-to-house enquiries are also under way.

“We know such a tragic incident will also have an impact on the local community and officers will be on patrol throughout the day to offer reassurance and to speak to anyone who may have information or who feels concerned.”

It got here as two youngsters have been arrested on suspicion of homicide after 16-year-old Harry Pitman was stabbed to death at New Year’s Eve fireworks.

Harry died after what seems to have been a “spontaneous fight” between two individuals who didn’t know one another, in accordance to police, as crowds gathered in Primrose Hill, Camden to watch the show.

The Metropolitan Police mentioned on Friday {that a} 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of homicide over his killing shortly earlier than midnight on Sunday in north London.

They are nonetheless in custody.

Anyone with details about what occurred is requested to name 101 quoting CAD 7020/04Jan. Information will also be shared on-line. To stay nameless contact the impartial charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.