Man, 24, dies after east London nightclub stabbing

7 March 2020, 17:30

A murder investigation has been launched following a stabbing in Ilford
A murder investigation has been launched following a stabbing in Ilford. Picture: PA

By Megan White

A 24-year-old man has died after he was stabbed at a nightclub in east London.

Ricardo Fuller was outside an event at a club in Ilford around 5am on Saturday when he was attacked, according to police.

He was then chased back inside.

Mr Fuller was rushed to a nearby hospital but died shortly after 11.30am.

A murder investigation has now been launched and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody at an east London police station.

Officers are asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD1562/7Mar.

Alternatively, to remain anonymous you can all the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.