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Homerton murder

Police have launched a murder inquiry, after a man was stabbed to death in east London.

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Met: Robbery not the motive in Homerton murder

Lamarni Hylton-Reid, who was murdered in Homerton on Wednesday Credit: Met Police

Police say they are keeping an "open mind" about the reason for the murder of Lamarni Hylton-Reid, but they have ruled out robbery as a possible motive.

20 year-old Lamarni was stabbed on Wednesday evening on Homerton High Street, at the junction with Kenworthy Road. He died in hospital a few hours later from a stab wound to the chest.

Police have not made any arrests so far and are still appealing for witnesses.

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