Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the fatal stabbing on Friday night
A 66-year-old man has been stabbed to death in Ponders End.
Police were called at 7.28pm on Friday (1st) to a critically injured man in the communal area of flats in Lockhart Close, near Lincoln Road.
Officers attended along with ambulance colleagues and found the pensioner suffering stab injuries. Despite their efforts the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives believe they know the identity of the man. Enquiries are under way to identify and inform his next of kin. Formal identification and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
Detective Chief Inspector Laura Nelson said: “The victim was stabbed inside a flat in Lockhart Close and was found, critically injured, in the communal area of the block. I know that local people will be extremely concerned by this tragic incident, and I can assure them that dedicated detectives are investigating. We will do everything possible to find whoever was responsible for this killing.
“I am grateful to the local residents who assisted officers last night and this morning as our investigation commenced. They will continue to see police working in the area, including forensic officers and other specialists who are supporting what will be a painstaking murder investigation.
“I am appealing for information from anyone who saw anything suspicious in Lockhart Close, Derby Road, Lincoln Road and the surrounding area on Friday evening. Did you see anything or anyone unusual? If so, please call police, or to remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.”
Any witnesses yet to speak with police or anyone with information that may assist the investigation should call 101, ref 6185/01mar. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.
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