Four people have been arrested after a 36-year-old man was stabbed to death in north London. Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Tiverton Road in Haringey at around 5am this morning. Despite a rapid response from officers, paramedics and the London Air Ambulance, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene, while a 23-year-old woman and two men, aged 20 and 23, were arrested nearby. All remain in custody under suspicion of murder. While officers believe they know the victim’s identity, they have not publicly revealed it and say enquiries are still ongoing to inform his next of kin.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘At 4.55am on Monday, 13 January officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Tiverton Road, N15. ‘Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. There is enhanced police presence in the area and a crime scene remains in place while officers from Specialist Crime continue to investigate.’.
Detective Chief Superintendent, Caroline Haines from the North Area Command Unit responsible for policing in Haringey, said: ‘We are saddened to hear about this morning’s tragic incident and are working to ensure the man’s family are informed and supported by specialist officers as soon as possible.