Teen Stabbed to Death in Poplar Horror
A brutal stabbing in Poplar has sparked a murder probe. Police rushed to Alexia Square, near Crossharbour DLR, just after 6pm on Friday, 10 July, after reports of two injured males.
Victim Dies at Scene Despite Emergency Aid
Officers found a young man, believed to be in his late teens or early twenties, with critical stab wounds. Medics fought to save him, but he was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have yet to be informed.
Second Teen Injured and Hospitalised
A second male, also believed to be in his late teens, was rushed to an East London hospital by the London Ambulance Service. Police are currently awaiting updates on his condition.
Crime Scene Secured – No Arrests Yet
The area remains sealed off as detectives pursue enquiries. No arrests have been made so far.
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD6215/10July. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
