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Katy Clifton

First London murder probe of 2020 launched in Finsbury Park after man stabbed to death

A murder probe has been launched in Finsbury Park (Picture: @CrimeLdn)

The first London murder probe of 2020 has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Finsbury Park.

Police and paramedics scrambled to Charteris Road at around 6.50pm on Friday to reports of a man suffering stab injuries.

The victim, a man in his 30s, died at the scene at 7.42pm.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Police at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Finsbury Park (@CrimeLdn)

Pictures taken at the scene, near the junction with Lennox Road, show a police cordon in place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD5934/3Jan.

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