Police at the scene in Crows Road this morning. (Image: Archant)
A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in Barking last night.
Officers were called to reports of a stabbing in Crows Road at 23.31pm.
The victim was given first aid by officers before parademics arrived, but was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place.
His next of kin have been informed and formal identification is due to take place, along with a post-mortem.
Anyone with informatin should contact police via 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting ref CAD 9211/17May.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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