A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally stabbed.

Police were called just after 4.30pm yesterday (Sunday August 2) following reports of a stabbing in a property in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics and the London Air Ambulance.

They found a 32-year-old man with life threatening injuries.

He was treated at the scene before being transported to an east London hospital. Police say he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.

His next of kin had yet been informed when police confirmed the death last night.

Footage on social media shows a row of emergency vehicles parked in Lea Bridge Road, near Lea Bridge Library by the junction with Gloucester Road

An investigation has been launched by detectives but at this early stage there have been no arrests.

Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy tweeted last night: "Walthamstow am sorry to report can confirm there has been a murder in our community tonight - am urgently seeking more information and appears the police have put out a press release with the details.

"Would ask you not to speculate further at this instance out of respect for the dead person and their family and would encourage anyone with any information to come forward."

Anyone with information about the incident, who has not already spoken to officers, should call 101, giving the reference 4806/22AUG.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/