Teenager stabbed to death after house party in London

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 15:32

A teenage boy has been stabbed to death after a fight spilled out of a house party in east London.

The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation as officers are in the process of identifying the victim and informing his next-of-kin.

Officers were called shortly after 7.15pm on Monday to reports of disorder and sightings of individuals in possession of machetes in Towpath Walk in the east London area of Hackney.

Police said the disorder is believed to have started during a house party on the same street.

On their way to the scene, officers also received reports of a stabbing and potential gunshots being heard.

The boy was found with stab wounds in nearby Poplar Close and despite efforts by ambulance services, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Detective Chief Inspector Ben Massink said: "Our thoughts remain with the victim and his family - we are working at pace to ensure all his loved ones are informed and offered specialist support from officers.

"For members of the local community, who will no doubt be shocked and saddened by the events of yesterday evening, increased police patrols are in place in the area.

"If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to speak with one of our officers.

"Urgent enquiries continue to establish exactly what happened.

"We know there were a significant number of people in the area at the time of the stabbing, and some individuals recorded the incident on their mobile phone.

"I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or who has footage of the incident to come forward to police - your information could be vital.

"I would also ask those with videos or photographs not to post this on social media out of respect for the bereaved family."

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