A 66-year-old man has been stabbed to death in a block of flats in north London.

Police were called to a communal area of flats in Lockhart Close, Enfield yesterday evening.

The man was found with severe stab injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

DCI Laura Nelson, Specialist Crime, said: ‘The victim was stabbed inside a flat in Lockhart Close and was found, critically injured, in the communal area of the block.

‘I know that local people will be extremely concerned by this tragic incident, and I can assure them that dedicated detectives are investigating.

‘We will do everything possible to find whoever was responsible for this killing.

‘I am grateful to the local residents who assisted officers last night and this morning as our investigation commenced.

‘They will continue to see police working in the area, including forensic officers and other specialists who are supporting what will be a painstaking murder investigation.’

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