A teenager who died after a stabbing has been named.

Ghulam Sadiq, 18, was stabbed in High Road, Leytonstone on Saturday (August 6) at around 2.15pm.

The teen from Leytonstone  was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, with a post-mortem due to take place.

The stabbing itself took place outside Massimo’s Pizza, and worker Addullah Addullah told the Express he was “badly bleeding” and called the experience “really frightening”.

Cordons were in place between Joseph Ray Road and Davies Lane.

With no arrests yet, an appeal has launched for information about the attack.

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley said: “Our heartfelt thoughts are with Ghulam’s family as they come to terms with this terrible tragedy, which no family should have to endure.

“He was attacked in broad daylight on the busy High Road on a summer Saturday afternoon. I know this will shock and appal the local community and I want to assure them we will do all we can to identify and bring to justice those responsible.

“The area is likely to have been busy at the time of the incident. I would appeal to anyone who saw anything at all of note to come forward and speak to us.

"Did you see the attack itself? Did you see an altercation? Did you see anyone acting unusually or in a way which aroused your suspicions? Might you have dashcam footage from being in the area around that time? We want to hear from you. No piece of information is too insignificant."

“I would also like to thank the local businesses and residents impacted by the road closures around the crime scene for their patience and cooperation while we carry out our this vital initial phase of our investigation. We will work as thoroughly and efficiently as we can.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 3896/06AUG.

Information can also be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.