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Anthony France

Killer on the loose after man, 44, is stabbed to death in north London

Victim collapsed in Camden Gardens, south of Kentish Town - (Google Maps)

A killer is at large after a man was stabbed to death in north London.

The 44-year-old victim collapsed in Camden Gardens, south of Kentish Town, on Saturday afternoon.

Metropolitan Police officers attended the scene alongside London Ambulance Service who treated him for knife wounds before taking him to hospital.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he sadly died,

A murder investigation is under way following the killing around 3.30pm.

Scotland Yard said: “At this early stage in the investigation, no arrests have been made.

“Urgent enquiries are ongoing into locating a suspect.

“We await formal identification and a special post-mortem. These will be held in due course.”

Chief Superintendent Jason Sewart, the Camden borough commander, said: “My team are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to this man’s tragic death in Camden Gardens.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends at this very difficult time. They continue to be supported by specialist officers.

“A crime scene remains in place and residents can expect to see increased patrols in the local area as we carry out enquiries.

“We urge anyone in or around Camden Gardens to look at any CCTV camera footage and share anything that may be of use with police.

“This was an isolated incident and we do not believe there to be any threat to the wider public.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting CAD4558/27Sept, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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