Man, 26, stabbed to death outside Wetherspoons pub in front of horrified public as cops hunt killer
Police responded to calls from the pub, on Chingford Mount Road, East London, at around 9pm on Sunday evening.
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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.
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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