A MAN has been stabbed to death in broad daylight in a popular London park as cops launch an urgent manhunt for the knifeman.
Emergency services raced to Camden Gardens, northwest London, to reports of a stabbing on Saturday afternoon, police said.
A man was stabbed to death in Camden on Saturday afternoon
The Met Police and London Ambulance Service were at the scene where they found a 44-year-old man with stab wounds.
He was rushed from the scene by paramedics but sadly died later in hospital.
The Met said it now awaits formal identification of the man and a special post-mortem which will be held in due course.
Police have now launched an urgent manhunt to locate the knifeman – no arrests have yet been made.
Anyone with crucial information or footage that may be helpful to the police is urged to get in touch.
Borough Commander Jason Sewart, who leads policing in Camden has said: “My team are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to this man’s tragic death in Camden Gardens.
“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends at this very difficult time. They continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“A crime scene remains in place and residents can expect to see increased patrols in the local area as we carry out enquiries.
“We urge anyone in or around Camden Gardens to look at any CCTV camera footage and share anything that may be of use with police.
“This was an isolated incident and we do not believe there to be any threat to the wider public.”
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