Wood Green stabbing: Police launch murder probe after man is knifed outside pub

Murder probe: Police are investigating after a young man was stabbed to death in Wood Green
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Jamie Bullen22 October 2016
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Scotland Yard has today launched a murder investigation after a man was found stabbed to death in a north London street.

Police were called to Station Road in Wood Green, near the junction with High Road, at 3.20am to reports of a stabbing outside the Jolly Anglers pub.

A 33-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.

Police identified the victim as Vincent Harvey and said his next of kin have been informed.

Taped off: Station Road in Wood Green has been shut after a man was stabbed to death
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A post-mortem examination will be arranged "in due course".

The road remains closed with local buses diverted.

Scotland Yard has appealed for anyone at the pub to contact them as it investigates the murder.

Probe: Vincent Harvey was found dead outside the Jolly Anglers pub
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DCI Noel McHugh, from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: "It has been established there was a large number of people in and around the Jolly Anglers pub at the time Vincent was stabbed.

"It is vital that anyone who saw this incident, or the events leading up to the incident, get in contact with police.

"While work continues to piece together Vincent's movements prior to his murder, I would directly appeal witnesses to come forward and speak to officers - you may hold invaluable information to assist us in this investigation."

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information are asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8099 or the police non-emergency line on 101. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org