Five people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in east London.
Two men and three women were arrested on suspicion of murder after a 30-year-old was stabbed multiple times at a home in Felbridge Road, Iford, at around 2.09am on Wednesday morning.
The London Ambulance Service called police to an altercation and the first paramedics at the scene tried to save the victim.
But despite their best efforts he died at the scene. Detectives are understood to believe that this was an isolated incident and those involved knew each other.
Two men, aged 27 and 29, and three women, aged 29, 30 and 54, remain in police custody.
Meanwhile, the victim’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The Met Police said a post-mortem will take place in due course.
A crime scene remained in place on Felbrigge Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke from the Met’s Specialist Crime North unit said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this unimaginably difficult time.
“An incident of this nature sends shockwaves throughout the local area and we understand the direct impact on the community.
“People can expect to see an uptick in police presence while officers conduct initial investigations. Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns at all.”
