Two Teens Arrested Over Stabbing In Hackney

19 August 2014, 11:11 | Updated: 19 August 2014, 19:22

Two teenagers have been arrested after a 19-year-old man died following a stabbing in east London.

A 16-year-old boy is being held in custody alongside a 19-year-old after the attack yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to Frampton Park Road in Hackney at 4pm, where the victim was found with multiple stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital but died just over 90 minutes later.

Police said the man's family had been informed and that a post-mortem examination will take place.

The Metropolitan Police press office said: "Officers retain an open mind regarding the motive for the attack at this time."

Anyone who was in the area around the time of the attack, witnessed what happened or has any information that could assist the investigation, should call 101. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.