Met Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command unit have launched a murder investigation following a stabbing at a house in Canning Town at the weekend.

50 year-old Mr Raish Ahmed was killed in the assault, where two other people were also injured.

Police were called to the property on Hartington Road shortly after 4.30pm on Saturday 5th October, after reports of a stabbing and attended with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service where they found Mr Ahmed with stab wounds. 

A teenage boy was also found with a slash injury, whilst a third male, aged 41, was also assaulted. Both injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.

Mr Ahmed was taken to hospital for treatment but despite the best efforts of emergency services sadly died in hospital on Monday 7th October.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Daniel Whybrow, 46 (03.10.78), of Hartington Road, E16 was first charged on Sunday 6th October with attempted murder against Mr Ahmed , the charges of which will now be reviewed by the CPS.

Mr Whybrow was also charged with grievous bodily harm against the teenage boy and threats to kill, plus racially aggravated assault by beating against the 41-year-old male, as well as possession of an offensive weapon.

He will appear at Isleworth Crown Court on Monday 4th November.

Police are not looking for anyone else involved in this attack.