A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man, 26, was fatally knifed outside a Wetherspoons.
Police responded to calls from the pub, on Chingford Mount Road, East London, at around 9pm on Sunday evening.
UKNIPA 26-year-old man was stabbed to death outside a Wetherspoons pub in East London[/caption]
UKNIPPolice were called to the scene at around 9pm on Sunday[/caption]
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The victim was found with stab wounds to his chest.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Staff who witnessed the horror claimed they rushed to the victim with a defibrillator in a desperate bid to save his life.
A passerby also tried to perform CPR on the 26-year-old.
One eye-witness, 28, told Metro: “There was panic and distress. There were people from the pub with a defibrillator trying to save the man.
“There was a crowd forming of people from the pub I guess and then the police and ambulances showed up.
“The people from the pub were heroes. They did their best.”
Another witness claimed they heard a commotion outside the pub, and saw staff running out.
They described the victim as a “known face” in the area.
A third local resident alleged the 26-year-old’s mother has been at a pub nearby when the tragedy unfolded.
They claimed the victim’s pals had rushed to tell her the heartbreaking news.
“One of the friends tried to resuscitate him. He was a nice guy but was in the wrong place at the around time I’m told,” they said.
“It’s just horrible. The mum is a really good person.”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed no arrests have been made yet.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 9.11pm on Sunday 6 July to reports of a stabbing on Chingford Mount Road, E4.
“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer.
“We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance.
“Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “On Sunday, 6 July at 21:14hrs officers on patrol were notified by members of the public of a stabbing in Chingford Mount Road, E4.
“Officers attended the scene and found a 26-year-old man with a stab wound.
“London’s Air Ambulance and the London Ambulance Service also attended.
“The officers gave first aid on arrival but despite the best efforts of all the emergency services, the man sadly died at the scene.
“The man’s next-of-kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
“No arrests have been made at this early stage and a crime scene and road closures will be in place for some time while officers investigate.”
Chief Superintendent Dan Card, who leads policing in the local area, added: “We are deeply saddened by the events that took place last night and our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this hugely difficult time.
“Detectives are working hard to establish the circumstances of what happened yesterday evening.
“We understand the impact this incident will have on the local community and officers are being deployed on reassurance patrols to help answer any questions or concerns.”
If you know anything, please contact police by calling 101 stating CAD7174/6July. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.
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