A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in the street in East London, with four women and a 17-year-old girl arrested.
Police rushed to Louise Gardens, Rainham, at 7.53pm last night (Wednesday, December 1), to reports of a group of people in the street causing a disturbance.
A 37-year-old man was found unresponsive. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman was also found with an injury to her wrist. She was taken to hospital. Her condition has been assessed as non life-threatening.
Work is ongoing to determine the man’s identity and ensure next of kin are informed.
A crime scene is in place and homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are working to understand the full circumstances.
Four women, aged between 48 and 21, and a 17-year-old girl have been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody.
Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 6386/1 Dec.
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