CCTV released in father-of-two murder manhunt

Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a father-of-two was stabbed to death following a brawl at a boxing event.

Luther Edwards, 31, became involved in a fight at the venue at York Hall in Old Ford Road, and was then attacked as he left.

He collapsed on the forecourt of a petrol station near Bethnal Green Tube station at around 10.35pm on Friday 29 July.

Mr Edwards died of a stab wound to the heart.

The second man police are looking to identify Credit: Met Police

Detectives now want to identify and speak to the two men in the CCTV images.

Both are described as black, in their mid-20s and wearing dark-coloured trousers and tops.

One of the men is wearing a hat with a white motif on the front.

Luther Edwards died of a stab wound to the heart Credit: Met Police
Another image of the first man detectives are trying to trace Credit: Met Police

Anyone with information should police on 020 8345 3715 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

  • Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently bailed pending further enquiries.