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The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the 'unexplained death' in Central Park, East Ham.

Man dies after being found on fire in London park

A man who was fatally stabbed in Newham on Tuesday, 29 December has been named as 28-year-old Abiola Olalekan Akerele. His next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers.

The victim, identified by police as Abiola Akerele, was found injured in Stondon Walk shortly after 3.15pm on Tuesday and pronounced dead at the scene.

Five arrested and three charged with murder after East Ham stabbing 

Police are appealing for information after a woman may have been forced to get into a car by three men. 

Appeal after woman 'manhandled' into car

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of a missing 14-year-old girl who they believe is with an 18-year-old boy.

Concerns grow for 14-year-old girl missing for a week

A motorcyclist was left in a critical condition following crash near Upton Park, police said. 

Biker in critical condition after crash near Upton Park

A baby was injured when a moped slammed into a mum pushing a buggy, police have said.

Baby injured after moped slams into mum pushing buggy

Patricia Beckford was left with a fractured eye socket and her jaw was broken in two places as she was repeatedly punched in the head.

Thug convicted after attacking 75-year-old woman

A 73-year-old great grandmother shot in her home has been speaking to ITV News London about the incident.

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