Police launch murder probe as man, 32, dies in hospital after being found will stab wounds at house in northeast London

Police have tonight launched a murder investigation after a fatal stabbing in northeast London.

The victim, a 32-year-old man, suffered stab wounds at a house in Lea Bridge Road, Waltham Forest, earlier today. 

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance rushed to the scene and the man was taken to hospital in east London.

However police say he died shortly after arriving. A murder investigation has now been launched.  

A Scotland Yard spokesperson said: 'Police were called at 4.30pm on Sunday, 22 August following reports of a stabbing in a property on Lea Bridge Road, E10.

The victim, a 32-year-old man, suffered stab wounds at a house in Lea Bridge Road, Waltham Forest, earlier today. Pictured: Police and paramedics at the scene

'Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics and the London Air Ambulance.

'They found a 32-year-old man with life threatening injuries.

'He was treated at the scene before being transported to an east London hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.'

Police say the man's next of kin are yet to be informed of his death.

Officers say an  investigation is under way 'but at this early stage there have been no arrests'.

Anyone with information about the incident, who has not already spoken to officers, should call 101, giving the reference 4806/22AUG.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.