A murder investigation has been launched as a man died after turning up to hospital with stab wounds.
Police were called at about 1pm today to reports of a stabbing in Enfield, north London.
Emergency services went to the crime scene but no victim was found.
A short while later, a man in his 20s arrived at a north London hospital suffering stab wounds.
He sadly died just after 2.20pm.
Formal identification is yet to be made and a post mortem examination is being scheduled.
There have been no arrests at this stage and police are appealing for information.
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The full statement from the Metropolitan Police says: "Detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing in Enfield.
"Police were called at 1302hrs on Thursday, 31 October to reports of a stabbing at Blossom Lane, Lavender Hill.
"Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. A crime scene was established however no victim was present.
"A man, aged 20s, self-presented at a north London hospital suffering from stab wounds a short while later.
"He died in hospital at 14:21hrs.
"A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course and we await formal identification.
"Enquiries are underway to notify the victim’s next of kin."
The statement continued: "At this early stage there have been no arrests.
"Officers from North Area Command Unit investigate. Detectives from Specialist Crime have also been informed.
"Road closures are in place in Lavender Hill near the crime scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area."
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information is asked to call police on 101 quoting 3432/31OCT.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Any young people with information about violence or knife crime, can visit fearless.org where they can pass on information anonymously.
Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police.
If you need help or information to support someone you suspect is involved in knife crime, or you want assistance yourself, then you can visit www.knifefree.co.uk or LondonNeedsYouAlive.
