Boy stabbed to death in Newham, east London

A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in east London.

Met Police officers, who are treating the case as murder, were called to Barking Road in Newham at about 16:00 BST.

The teenager was confirmed dead at the scene and officers are trying to find and tell his family.

A crime scene cordon is in place and there will be an increased police presence in the area. No arrests have been made.

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