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A man in his 20s has been stabbed to death in east London. 

Police were called to Lambert Road at 10:26pm last night after the incident - which is thought to have taken place on Freemasons Road, Newham.

The victim was found with 'apparent stab wounds' and was taken to hospital, where he later died. 

No arrests have been made so far.

A Met Police spokesperson said: 'Detectives are appealing for information after a man was found in Newham with fatal injuries.

Police were called to Lambert Road (pictured) at 10:26pm last night after the incident

Police were called to Lambert Road at 10:26pm last night after the incident - which is thought to have taken place on Freemasons Road, Newham

'The investigation follows a call to police at 22:26hrs on Sunday, 26 April to an injured man in Lambert Road, E16A man in his mid-20s was found at the location with apparent stab-wounds.

'He was taken to an east London hospital where he later died.His next of kin have been informed.

'The incident is believed to have happened on Freemasons Road, E16 near the junction with Perry Road, shortly before the call was made to police.

'Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) have been informed and a crime scene is in place.

'There have been no arrests at this time.

'Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. 

'Please quote CAD 8371/26APR.To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.'