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Police appeal for information after murder in Clapton

Police are investigating a murder in Clapton. They were called at 21.10 last night to a flat in Lea View House, Jessam Avenue E5 to reports of an injured man. London Ambulance Service and Police attended to find a man suffering from stab wounds.

The 30 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed but we await formal identification.

Detectives are aware that an argument took place outside the address at approx 4pm between three men.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who was in the area of Jessam Avenue between the hours of 3pm and 9pm yesterday. They are asked to call 0208 345 1570. If you wish to remain anonymous then call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Schoolboy fighting for life after stabbing

A schoolboy has been left fighting for life after being stabbed on a bus.

Police were called just after 3pm to Highbury New Park, north London, after the teen, was knifed on board a route 393 bus.

The young victim was treated at the scene, near the junction of Holmcote Gardens, by paramedics and an air ambulance before being rushed to hospital.

He remains in a critical condition and the road was closed off this afternoon while police carried out investigations. There have been no arrests.

Two teenagers stabbed in Tottenham

Two teenagers have been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Tottenham, north London.

Officers and paramedics were called to Selby Road at 02.05 am on 21st April after reports of a fight, where they found two males suffering stab wounds.

One victim, believed to be 15 years old was taken to an east London hospital where police say his condition is serious but stable.

The other victim who is believed to be 16 years old was taken to a north London hospital, his injuries are not believed to be serious.

Detectives believe there may be two suspects who are thought to have left the scene in a vehicle.

No arrests have been made, police are appealing for witnesses.

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Boy, 14, faces murder bid charge

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after another boy, also 14, was stabbed in south London, police said.

Officers were called to Dressington Avenue, near Catford, on Monday evening, where they found the teenage victim with serious injuries.

Youth workers who were nearby at the time of the incident rushed to the teenager to give him emergency first aid before the London Ambulance Service arrived on the scene.

The victim was taken to a south London hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

Three stabbed in Kensington fight

Three people - all believed to be teenagers - have been stabbed during a fight in north Kensington

Police were called to the brawl at Henry Dickens Court around 1:30pm.

One had been stabbed in the leg, another was slashed across the chest and the third has a wound to the stomach.

All three were taken to hospital.None is thought to be in a life-threatening condition.

Woman found guilty of Bexleyheath murder

Questions are being asked after a woman, who had been detained for the 2005 manslaughter of her own mother, was let free and went on to kill a stranger in the street.

Nicola Edgington was today found guilty of murdering grandmother Sally Hodkin with a knife in Bexleyheath in October 2011 as well as attempting to murder another woman, Kerry Clark.

But hours before the attacks, Edgington had phoned emergency services from a Woolwich hospital and warned them she was dangerous. Ronke Phillips reports.

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