A MAN who was stabbed to death in a greengrocer's has been named.

Arulanantham Jayasundarakumar, 66, from Ilford, was pronounced dead at the scene in Horns Road after being attacked at around 8pm on Wednesday.

Police believe the killer may have been trying to rob the store.

Detectives, who are studying CCTV footage from the store, said the attacker fled on foot. He is described as being in his 20s.

Horns Road was closed to allow forensic experts to carry out an examination of the area.

Anyone with information can call the incident room on 8345 3865 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.