Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his late 20s was stabbed to death in Hackney, east London, on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred on Downs Park Road at approximately 1:42 PM on July 13, 2026, following reports of a stabbing. The road is situated near Mossbourne Community Academy, a secondary school and sixth form, and Hackney Downs Park.
Victim and Family
The victim, a man in his late 20s, sadly died at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. No arrests have been made at this stage, and enquiries are ongoing, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Police Appeal for Information
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: "Our investigation remains in the early stages and officers are working at pace to identify those responsible. Police will remain in the area overnight as our enquiries continue and I encourage anyone with any information to contact us."
Community Concern
Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads policing for the area, said: "We understand that this incident occurred close to a school in broad daylight which will be hugely concerning for local residents. We don’t believe this to involve any pupils at the school and are treating this as an isolated incident. We will continue to update the community when we can."
How to Help
Anybody with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 4139/13JUL. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. This is a breaking news story, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
